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Patrick Heron
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Patrick Heron
- Ragged Scarlet and Ceruleum : October 1961
- signed, titled and inscribed on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 35.5 by 46cm.; 14 by 18in.
Provenance
Acquired by the previous owner from the Artist's family, through Waddington Galleries, London
Richard Green, London, where acquired by the present owner
Richard Green, London, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
Zurich, Galerie Charles Lienhard, Patrick Heron, January 1963, cat. no.1139.
Condition
Unexamined out of frame.
Original canvas.
There are one or two very minor handling marks to the extreme edges, owing to the work being float-mounted, with very minor traces of surface dirt visible upon extremely close inspection. 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 behind glass within a thin, light wooden frame, float-mounted against a linen-textured backing.
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."
Catalogue Note
The Estate of Patrick Heron is preparing the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the Artist's work and would like to hear from owners of any work by Patrick Heron, so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue.
Please write to the Estate of Patrick Heron c/o Modern & Post-War British Art, Sotheby's, 34-35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA.