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Lucian Freud
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucian Freud
- Girl With Her Eyes Closed
- ink and pencil on paper
- 17.7 by 11.3cm.; 7 by 4 1/2 in.
- Executed circa 1944.
Provenance
Christopher Hull Gallery, London
Private Collection, Europe
Christie's, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 6 April 2006, Lot 314
The Fine Art Society, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Europe
Christie's, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 6 April 2006, Lot 314
The Fine Art Society, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Christopher Hull Gallery, John Craxton and Lucian Freud, 1984, no. 11
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although they are slightly richer in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount in several places. There are two tiny nicks to the paper along the upper edge, approximately 5cm. from the upper right corner tip, and a small bump to the lower edge, approximately 5cm. from the lower right corner tip.
"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."