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Ivon Hitchens
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Ivon Hitchens
- The South Downs, Near Midhurst
- signed, titled and inscribed on Artist's label attached to the reverse
- watercolour and gouache
- 22 by 31.5cm.; 8½ by 12½in.
- Executed circa 1922.
Provenance
Sale, Christie's London, 13th May 1994, lot 158, where acquired by David Bowie
Condition
The sheet has been laid down onto board, the board is sound. There is a very small tear to the lower left corner. There are light surface scratches, most noticeably two running diagonally across the upper right quadrant and one running horizontally in the lower left quadrant, with a few further scuffs elsewhere. There is a very light layer of surface dirt to the work, and a very light stain to the centre of the lower horizontal edge. Subject to the above the work is in good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals retouching to the aforementioned scuffs and scratches, as well as two areas near the right hand edge, and further small spots and flecks elsewhere.
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."