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Ceri Richards
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceri Richards
- Debussy, Jardins sous la Pluie
- signed and dated '44; titled on the reverse
- pen and ink, watercolour, wash, chalks and crayon
- 38.5 by 57cm.; 15 by 22½in.
Provenance
Mrs A.H. Stewart, 1945
Miss Audrey Withers, O.B.E.
Her sale, Sotheby's London, 10th November 1976, lot 85, where acquired by the present owner
Miss Audrey Withers, O.B.E.
Her sale, Sotheby's London, 10th November 1976, lot 85, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is not laid down, but is adhered via a hinge strip along the upper edge. There is minor cockling to the sheet.
There are a few scattered, minor pin holes visible to the extreme edges of the sheet. There are some very slight handling marks, not visible in the present frame. The work appears in excellent overall condition, with strong, fresh colours throughout.
Housed behind glass in a thin black painted frame, set within a grey and cream card mount.
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."