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Sir Peter Blake, R.A.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Peter Blake, R.A.
- Soon They Were All Wearing Paper Hats
- signed and titled
- pen and ink and pencil
- sheet: 27.5 by 27.5cm.; 10¾ by 10¾in.
- image: 15.5 by 8.5cm.; 6 by 3½in.
Provenance
Private Collection
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 5th March 1997, lot 232
Private Collection
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 5th March 1997, lot 232
Private Collection
Condition
The sheet is not laid down, but is adhered to mount via a strip along the top edge.
There is very minor staining to the sheet, not visible in the present mount, with a small pin hole, and one or two further minor handling marks, again, not visible in the present mount. This excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition, with strong, fresh passages of pencil throughout.
Housed behind glass in a thick gilt frame, set within a linen-textured 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."