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William Scott, R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- William Scott, R.A.
- Linear Still Life Suite - Drawing IV
- signed and dated 73
- pencil
- 58 by 78cm.; 22¾ by 30¾in.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by a Private Collector, 1974
The Fine Art Society, London, 1984
Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by Nicholas Worsley, 1985
Offer Waterman & Co., London
The Fine Art Society, London, 1984
Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by Nicholas Worsley, 1985
Offer Waterman & Co., London
Exhibited
Bristol, Arnolfini Gallery, William Scott, Drawings, Paintings & Prints, 15th June - 3rd August 1974, cat. no.16;
London, Gimpel Fils, Every Picture Tells a Story, 26th February - 30th March 1985, cat. no.22, illustrated.
London, Gimpel Fils, Every Picture Tells a Story, 26th February - 30th March 1985, cat. no.22, illustrated.
Condition
Unexamined out of frame.
The sheet does not appear fully laid down, but is at least partially adhered to a backing support, with deckled edges throughout, in keeping with the nature of the Artist's paper. There is a watermark to the paper, visible along the centre of the lower edge.
There are some very minor spots of studio detritus, visible upon extremely close inspection, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
Housed behind glass in a dark wooden frame, float-mounted against a white 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
We are grateful to the William Scott Foundation for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work, which is registered with the Archive as no.1199.