Lot 54
  • 54

Henri Gaudier-Brzeska

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Henri Gaudier-Brzeska
  • Rider in Rotten Row
  • pen and ink
  • 25.5 by 38cm.; 10 by 15in.
  • Executed in 1913.

Provenance

Sophie Brzeska
H.S. Ede
Peter Nahum, Leicester Galleries, London, where acquired by the present owner, 1995

Exhibited

London, Peter Nahum at the Leicester Galleries, Master Drawings, 1995, cat. no.19, illustrated.

Condition

The sheet is not laid down, but is adhered to a backing card via two hinges along the top edge. There is very minor cockling and handling marks apparent to the sheet, with deckled edges, not visible in the present mount. There is very minor surface dirt, and traces of very light possible foxing visible upon close inspection. This excepting the work appears in very good overall condition. Housed behind glass in a thin gilt frame, set 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.
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Catalogue Note

We are grateful to Roger Cole for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.