Lot 64
  • 64

Roger Hilton

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • Roger Hilton
  • Nude
  • pen and ink
  • 25 by 20cm.; 9¾ by 8in.

Provenance

James Hyman Fine Art, London, where acquired by the present owner, 17th February 2001

Condition

The first: Unexamined out of frame. There are pin holes visible to the top corners, with a few small spots of surface dirt, and a couple of traces of very light, early foxing apparent in the bottom half of the composition, only visible upon extremely close inspection. This excepting the work appears in very good overall condtion. Housed behind glass in a thin metal strip frame, set within a cream card mount. Unexamined out of frame. The second: Unexamined out of frame. There is some very light time staining to the extreme edges. There are pin holes visible in the top and bottom left corners, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition, with strong, fresh charcoal throughout. Housed behind glass in a thin metal strip frame, set within a cream card mount. 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.
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Catalogue Note

Together with a further untitled work by the Artist.

We are grateful to Timothy Bond for his kind assistance with the cataoguing of the present work.