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Margaret Mellis
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Margaret Mellis
- Over the Moon
- stamped twice with the studio stamp on the reverse
- oil and graphite on canvas
- 78.5 by 74cm.; 31 by 29in.
- Executed circa 1975.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Andrew D'Arcy Fine Art, Bradfield, where acquired by the present owner, 14th May 2011
Andrew D'Arcy Fine Art, Bradfield, where acquired by the present owner, 14th May 2011
Condition
The canvas is laid over a backing support board.
There are minor signs of very light surface dirt and studio detritus, with some handling marks apparent to the extreme edges. There is a minor surface abrasion in the bottom right hand grey square, with a few further minor rubs in the bottom left quadrant of the inner square, visible upon close inspection.
Ultraviolet light reveals some traces of fluorescence and probable retouchings down the right hand side of the inner square, and a few further traces towards the centre.
Unframed.
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."