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Frank Auerbach
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Frank Auerbach
- Primrose Hill
- signed
- pastel on two attached sheets of paper
- 14.5 by 25cm.; 5 1/2 by 9 3/4 in.
- Executed circa 1960.
Provenance
R.B. Kitaj Collection, Los Angeles (acquired directly from the artist)
Sale: Christie's, London, The Collection of R.B. Kitaj, 7 February 2008, Lot 356
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Sale: Christie's, London, The Collection of R.B. Kitaj, 7 February 2008, Lot 356
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheets are attached verso to the backing board in several places. There are four artist's pinholes along the upper edge, and one to each of the lower left corners. There are light handling marks which are likely to be original to the work's execution.
"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."