Lot 63
  • 63

Karen Churchill

Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description

  • Karen Churchill
  • Sir Winston Churchill Wearing Full Garter Robes
  • signed and signed again with monogram
  • resin
  • height: 40cm.; 15¾in.
resin with suede to base, signed: K. Churchill and signed with monogram,

Condition

Structurally sound. There is some surface dirt across the work, predominately in the pitted areas. There is a minor surface rub at the right of the figure's cloak. Subject to the above the work appears to be in good condition. The accompanying photograph is not laid down. There is evidence of old adhesive tape at the upper and lower edges. The sheet is slightly curled and there are pinholes in each of the four corners. There also appears to by a crease in the upper left corner and a minor loss associated with this. There is a further loss at the centre of the upper horizontal edge of the image. Subject to the above the work appears to be in good condition. The photograph is presented in a small black frame Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Together with a photograph of Winston Churchill wearing full garter robes taken at Windsor Castle, 14th June 1954.