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Frank Auerbach
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Frank Auerbach
- To The Studios
- felt-tip pen oil pastel and watercolour
- 21 by 24.5cm.; 8¼ by 9¾in.
Provenance
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Theo Crosby, R.A.
His sale, Phillips London, 26th November 1996, lot 83, where acquired by David Bowie
Theo Crosby, R.A.
His sale, Phillips London, 26th November 1996, lot 83, where acquired by David Bowie
Exhibited
London, Anne Berthoud Gallery (details untraced).
Condition
Unexamined out of the frame. The sheet appears attached to the backing board in a number of places, but is not laid down. The left edge is deckled and there are two Artist's pinholes in each of the four corners, with light associated wear to the medium and paper in three places. The top and bottom right corners and very slightly rounded. There are a few tiny specks of studio detritus throughout. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition, with fresh and bright colours throughout.
The work is window mounted and held in the simple wooden frame 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."