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Ben Nicholson, O.M.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Ben Nicholson, O.M.
- Painted wooden box
- dedicated and dated Winifred with love from Ben 1932 on the inside of the lid
- wood and oil
- 8.5 by 23 by 17cm.; 3¼ by 9 by 6¾in.
Provenance
Gifted by Winifred Nicholson to the present owner in the 1970s
Condition
The box appears to be stable. The front left corner joint of the boxes has disconnected and no longer lies flush with the lid. The back left panel of the box has split. There is evidence of old wood worm scattered across the piece. Knocks, scuffs, light scratches and small areas of associated paint loss are visible particularly around the extreme edges of the work. There is some craquelure in the black pigment at the top of the box and in the red pigment at the reverse of the lid. Surface dirt and staining is visible throughout the piece, particularly in the light pigment at in the body of the box.
Ultraviolet light reveals no evidence of retouching or florescence.
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."