Lot 102
  • 102

Ivon Hitchens

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • Ivon Hitchens
  • Untitled (Abstract)
  • stamped with studio stamp on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 59.5 by 114cm.; 23½ by 44¾in.

Provenance

Waddington Galleries, London, where acquired by the family of the present owner in 1982

Condition

Original canvas. There are a few isolated areas of craquelure visible upon close inspection, including to the light purple, white and dark purple pigments on the right hand side of the composition and in a further area to the thicker area of light blue impasto in the bottom left hand quadrant. There are one or two very minor frame abrasions apparent to the extreme edges. This excepting the work appears to be in good condition. Ultraviolet light reveals three small spots of fluorescence and retouching, the first to the bottom right purple pigment, and two further, smaller traces in the centre of the right hand side. These have all been very sensitively executed. Housed in a thick gilt and painted wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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