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Lucian Freud
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucian Freud
- Sitting on the Hand of God;Train
- ink on paper, double-sided
- 21.6 by 14.5cm.; 8 1/2 by 5 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1940.
Provenance
Matthew Marks Gallery, New York
Robin Katz Ltd., London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2011
Robin Katz Ltd., London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2011
Exhibited
New York, Matthew Marks Gallery, Lucian Freud: Drawings 1940, 2003, p. 73, no. 30 (Sitting on the Hand of God) and p. 74, no. 40 (Train), illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the paper tone is creamier and the ink is darker in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is held in its frame with a transparent support along the edges. Extremely close inspection reveals two tiny and unobtrusive media accretions on the front image; one towards the centre of the left edge and another towards the centre of the right edge, on the figure's thigh. There is some very minor and unobtrusive creasing to the upper left corner of the sheet.
"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."