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Ceri Richards
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceri Richards
- Man and Woman
- signed and dated 1948
- pen and ink and watercolour
- 35.5 by 23cm.; 14 by 9in.
- Executed in 1948.
Provenance
Private Collection
Paisnel Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner in 2007
Paisnel Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner in 2007
Condition
The sheet is adhered to a backing support at all four corners. In the bottom right hand corner, the sheet has been torn at the point of adhesion.
There is very minor creasing to the bottom left corner, with further traces of light surface matter, studio detritus and staining to the sheet, visible upon close inspection. There are very minor, tiny specks of foxing in all four quadrants. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition.
Housed behind glass in a thick light wooden frame, float-mounted against a cream backing card.
Please contact 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."