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Ruskin Spear, R.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Ruskin Spear, R.A.
- Homage to Henry Moore, Reclining Figure: Festival
- signed
- oil on board
- 93 by 101cm.; 36½ by 40in.
- Executed in 1951.
Provenance
The Artist
Crane Kalman Gallery, London, where acquired by Lady Dugdale 28th April 1994
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 25th March 2009, lot 139, where acquired by the present owner
Crane Kalman Gallery, London, where acquired by Lady Dugdale 28th April 1994
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 25th March 2009, lot 139, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy of Arts, Summer Exhibition, 1952, cat. no.569;
Stow-on-the-Wold, Fosse Gallery, Ruskin Spear, 9th May - 21st May 1983, cat. no.36;
London, Crane Kalman Gallery, Ruskin Spear, R.A., C.B.E., (1911-1990), 10th March - 16th April 1994, un-numbered exhibition.
Stow-on-the-Wold, Fosse Gallery, Ruskin Spear, 9th May - 21st May 1983, cat. no.36;
London, Crane Kalman Gallery, Ruskin Spear, R.A., C.B.E., (1911-1990), 10th March - 16th April 1994, un-numbered exhibition.
Condition
Stable board. There is an over-painted nail head visible to the top extreme right hand corner.
There is very minor surface dirt and a few slight flecks of studio detritus visible upon very close inspection. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouchings.
Housed in a thick gilt frame.
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"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."