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Gillian Ayres, R.A.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Gillian Ayres, R.A.
- The Rock of Tamdown I
- signed with initials; further signed, titled and dated 2002 on the reverse
- acrylic on canvas
- 40 by 40cm.; 15¾ by 15¾in.
Provenance
Alan Cristea Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner, 6th January 2004
Condition
Original canvas.
There are some tiny, very minor traces of studio detritus and very light surface dirt apparent upon close inspection to the crevices, with one or two losses to the tips of the raised impasto, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals areas of fluorescence which appear in keeping with the nature of the materials and does not suggest retouching.
Housed in a tight, light wooden box frame.
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."