- 120
John Piper C.H.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- John Piper C.H.
- Sketch in Huddersfield
- signed and inscribed; titled and dated 1962 on the reverse
- pen and ink, charcoal, crayon, gouache and wash
- 23 by 35.5cm.; 9 by 14in.
Provenance
Marlborough Fine Art, London, where acquired by the parents of the present owner, 13th July 1967
Condition
The sheet is not laid down, but is adhered to a card mount via strips along the extreme edge.
The sheets is unevenly cut, most probably a page torn from a sketchbook, with further signs of light handling and very slight cockling in the lower left corner.
There is very minor possible staining to the sheet, most visible in the unpainted areas, with further very minor, slight creases to the top right quadrant. In the upper left quadrant there are a few spots of paper residue in line with some studio detritus, but this excepting the work appears in good overall condition.
Housed behind glass in a thin gilt frame, set within a green linen-textured 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."