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John Piper C.H.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- John Piper C.H.
- Churchyard
- signed
- pen and ink, watercolour, pastel, wash and gouache
- 32.5 by 41cm.; 12¾ by 16in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner's family, circa 1970
Condition
The sheet is fully laid down to a backing card, with one or two very slight minor handling marks to the extreme edges, and a trace of glue residue in the top right corner, not visible in the present mount.
There are some minor signs of light studio detritus visible upon very close inspection, with very minor traces of craquelure visible to a few spots in the black and brown pigment, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition, with strong, fresh colours throughout.
Housed behind glass in a gilt wooden frame, set within a grey card mount.
Please telephone 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."
"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."