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Stephen Finer
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Stephen Finer
- Woman's Head (RT)
- oil on canvas
- 30.5 by 25.5cm.; 12 by 10in.
- Executed in 1991.
Provenance
Bernard Jacobson Gallery, London, where acquired by David Bowie
Condition
Unexamined out of frame. The canvas appears sound. There are one or two small areas of very fine isolated craquelure, most apparent in the maroon pigment in the lower right quadrant. A tip of one impasto element in the upper right quadrant appears slightly flattened. There are some minor traces of studio detritus. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition, with fresh and vibrant colours.
Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
The work is floated within a box mount and held 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."