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Laurence Stephen Lowry, R.A.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Laurence Stephen Lowry, R.A.
- Street Scene
- signed with initials
- pencil
- 15 by 22cm.; 6 by 8¾in.
Provenance
Gifted by the Artist to the present owner in the 1960s
Condition
The sheet is partially laid down to a backing sheet at the corners, but is not fully laid down. The sheet is unevenly cut, with a deckled bottom edge. There is a small tear in the bottom left corner.
There are old handling marks and faint, creases apparent upon close inspection, including a crease running through the right hand corner of the composition, and some further traces of minor surface dirt, most apparent to the corners. There is a tiny spot of foxing in the bottom left corner. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition, with strong, fresh passages of pencil throughout.
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."