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Alan Reynolds
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Alan Reynolds
- The Orchard's Edge, Spring 1954
- signed and dated 54
- oil on board
- 25 by 32cm.; 9¾ by 12¾in.
Provenance
Redfern Gallery, London
Sir John and Lady Witt
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 19th February 1987, lot 414
Private Collection
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 28th September 1994, lot 263
Agnew's, London, where acquired by the present owner, 24th January 2005
Sir John and Lady Witt
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 19th February 1987, lot 414
Private Collection
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 28th September 1994, lot 263
Agnew's, London, where acquired by the present owner, 24th January 2005
Exhibited
London, Redfern Gallery, Alan Reynolds, 9th June - 3rd July 1954, cat. no.22.
Condition
Unexamined out of frame.
There are some very minor, old slight frame abrasions visible to the extreme edges, with a small compression and instance of loss to the bottom of the extreme left hand edge. This excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals some minor traces of fluorescence and probable retouching to areas surround the extreme edge, most probably in line with previous framing abrasions. These have all been very sensitively executed.
Housed behind glass in a thick, dark painted wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."