Lot 344
  • 344

Patrick Hughes

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Patrick Hughes
  • Bibliography
  • signed, titled and dated 1994 on the reverse
  • oil on shaped board
  • 57.5 by 105 by 22cm.; 22¾ by 41¼ by 8¾in.

Provenance

Flowers East, London, where acquired by the present owner in 1994

Condition

The board appears sound. There is some very slight rubbing to some of the protruding edges of the board, with some extremely small flecks of associated paint loss, only visible upon very close inspection. There are some faint lines of cracking visible in the two lowest points between the three raised elements, thought to be inkeeping with the nature of the shaped board. There is a small scratch to the lower horizontal edge of the rectangle at the top of the central raised element. With minor traces of surface dirt visible on close inspection. Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is presented in a simple painted wooden frame. Please telephone 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."