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Sir Cedric Morris
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Cedric Morris
- Portrait of Lucian Freud
- pen and ink
- 43 by 32.5cm.; 17 by 12¾in.
Provenance
Gifted by Milly Hayes, the Artist's housekeeper, to the present owner
Condition
The original sheet is fully laid down to a backing sheet, itself adhered in three corners to a backing card. There is slight cockling to the sheet, with deckled edges throughout.
There is surface dirt, staining and traces of studio detritus to the work, most noticeable to the lower left corner, with several old creases, the majority of which appear to the backing sheet, which may be contemporary with the execution of the work.
Housed behind glass in a thin wooden frame, set within a dark brown 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."