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Craigie Aitchison, R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Craigie Aitchison, R.A.
- Chris Ogidih
- signed on the canvas overlap
- oil on canvas
- 30 by 25cm.; 11¾ by 9¾in.
- Executed in 1998.
Provenance
Waddington Galleries, London, where acquired by the present owner in 2004
Exhibited
London, Timothy Taylor Gallery and Waddington Galleries, Craigie Aitchison, 12th November - 19th December 1998, cat. no.9, illustrated.
Condition
Original canvas. The canvas undulates very slightly at the extreme upper right corner.
There is a tiny speck of surface matter to the lower centre, with some very minor frame abrasions visible in the lower right corner, only visible upon extremely close inspection. This excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
Housed in an ornate painted and gilt wooden 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."
"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."