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John Piper C.H.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- John Piper C.H.
- Rock in Cwm Tryfan
- signed; also signed, titled and dated 1949 on the reverse
- ink, chalk and watercolour
- 53.5 by 67.5cm.; 21 by 26½in.
Provenance
Marlborough Fine Art, London
John Martin Gallery, London, from whom acquired by the present owner
John Martin Gallery, London, from whom acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, John Martin Gallery, John Piper, 2000, cat. no.3.
Condition
The sheet is affixed to the mount with three tabs at the upper horizontal edge and one tab at the lower horizontal edge. The sheet appears sound. There are small strips of tape which has been added by the artist along each of the edges, only visible when viewed out of the frame. There are several pinholes at the centre of the upper horizontal edge, only apparent when viewed out of the frame, and thought to be inkeeping with the artist's working method. There is a small repaired tear to the sheet, measuring approximately 2.5cm, to the central right area of the sheet. There are two vertical scratches, with associated losses to the paper, in the bottom right corner, with several smaller scuffs to the left of this along the lower edge of the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition with strong vivid colours throughout.
The work is window-mounted and presented in a simple gilt frame, housed under glass.
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."
"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."