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Ben Nicholson, O.M.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Ben Nicholson, O.M.
- Variation no.2 (Agean)
- signed, titled and dated 66 on the reverse
- pencil, pen and ink, gouache and wash
- 20.5 by 20cm.; 8 by 8in.
Provenance
Galerie Alex Lachmann, Cologne
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Connaught Brown, London
Sale, Sotheby's London, 30th November 1994, lot 227
Private Collection
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Connaught Brown, London
Sale, Sotheby's London, 30th November 1994, lot 227
Private Collection
Exhibited
London, Marlborough Fine Art, Ben Nicholson, New Works: Wash Drawings in Relief and Mixed Media, October - November 1968, cat. no.66.
Condition
The sheet is not laid down, but is adhered to a backing card via two strips at the top edge. The sheet is unevenly cut, with very slight cockling apparent upon close inspection.
There is a tiny possible scuff to the extreme bottom left corner, with a tiny trace of very minor studio detritus, these are only visible upon extremely close inspection, and this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
Housed behind glass in a thin gilt wooden frame, float-mounted within a cream-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."