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John Piper C.H.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- John Piper C.H.
- Rye Harbour
- signed; signed, titled and dated 1957 on the reverse
- pencil, pen and ink, wash and gouache
- 35 by 52cm.; 13¾ by 20½in.
Provenance
Leicester Galleries, London, where purchased by Dr Richard J. Haas and by descent to the present owners
Condition
The sheet is taped onto a supporting board with two tabs at the upper edge. The sheet is cockled and when viewed out of the mount it is possible to see some discolouration to the paper and fading to the pigments. This may have been caused by exposure to ultra-violet light. There appear to be some very small areas of paint lose in the thicker areas of gouache including but not limited to the white pigments in the sky, harbour and to the right of the composition. Traces of lights surface dirt are visible scattered across the composition. Subject to the above the work appears to be in good condition.
The work is presented in a painted book mount and silver frame.
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."