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Edward Burra
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Edward Burra
- Costume Design for a Peasant Woman, Don Quixote
- stamped with signature
- pencil and watercolour
- 47 by 26cm.; 18¼ by 10¼in.
- Executed in 1950.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 3rd July 2002, lot 278, where purchased by the present owner
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 3rd July 2002, lot 278, where purchased by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is taped into a window mount with two tabs at the upper edge and one tab at the lower edge. The paper is very slightly cockled and there is some light surface dirt and studio detritus across the sheet. The pigments are strong and subject to the above the work appears to be in good condition.
The work is presented in a book mount and wooden 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."