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Joseph Vignes
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Joseph Vignes
- Le Train (The Train)
- signed, dated 1982 and inscribed
- felt-tip pen
- 24.5 by 43.5cm.; 9½ by 17in.
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's London, 23rd October 1997, lot 177 (part lot), where acquired by David Bowie
Condition
The composition is made up of a sheet that has been laid down by the Artist on cardboard with tape around the edges. The edges of the card are unevenly cut and the sheet is very slightly cockled in places. The adhesive tape has lifted from the sheet in a few places at the left and right vertical edges of the sheet. There are two very small dents to the centre of the upper edge. The corners of the board are very slightly rounded. There are traces of studio matter to the sheet. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition.
The work is float mounted and held in a simple white box frame under perspex.
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."