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Lucian Freud
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucian Freud
- Cache of Six Letters from Lucian Freud to Stephen Spender
- variously signed on five of the letters
- pencil, ink, gouache and paper collage on paper, in seven parts
- smallest: 21 by 16.5cm.; 8 1/4 by 6 1/2 in.
- largest: 53 by 44.5cm.; 20 7/8 by 16in.
- Executed between 1939-82.
Provenance
Stephen Spender, London
Thence by descent to the present owners
Thence by descent to the present owners
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone is warmer and tends more towards a soft cream in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheets are floating in a portfolio. There are folding creases to all of the sheets, which are in keeping with the works' nature as letters, and they are somewhat evenly discoloured, which is inherent to the medium's natural ageing process. There are handling creases, dog ears, faint media accretions and short tears to some of the sheets scattered in isolated places.
"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."