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Edward Burra
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Edward Burra
- Costume Designs for Canterbury Prologue
- stamped with signature and inscribed
- pencil and watercolour
- 55.5 by 44.5cm.; 21¾ by 17½in.
- Executed in 1951.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 3rd July 2002, lot 286, where purchased by the present owner
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 3rd July 2002, lot 286, where purchased by the present owner
Condition
The sheet attached to a supporting board at each of the four corners. The paper has been shaped and the edges are uneven. There are also pinholes at the centre of the upper horizontal edge. This appears to be consistent with the artist's working method. There are small tears and scuffs at the upper and lower left corners of the sheet. In addition to this, there are several soft creases predominantly toward the edges of the composition and traces of light surface dirt. Subject to the above the work appears to be in good condition.
The painting is presented in a painted 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."
Catalogue Note
The Canterbury Prologue, performed by Ballet Rambert, was based on some of the characters from the Prologue to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. It was dedicated to Marie Rambert on the anniversary of the twenty-fifth year of her company.