Lot 172
  • 172

Marlow Moss

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Marlow Moss
  • Untitled
  • signed and dated 1945.
  • pen and ink, pencil and gouache
  • 34 by 47.5cm.; 13¼ by 18½in.

Provenance

Acquired by a Private Collector, Amsterdam, in 1945

Condition

Unexamined out of frame. The sheet appears fully laid down to a backing sheet, itself partially adhered to a backing card, with minor signs of restoration to the sheet. The sheet is unevenly cut with traces of loss, with very minor instances of possible loss to the bottom corners, visible upon close inspection. There are one or two spots of very light, staining to the sheet, with a couple of spots of possible early foxing apparent upon close inspection. This excepting the work appears in very good overall condition. Housed behind glass in a light wooden frame, set within a white card mount, float-mounted. Unexamined out of 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."