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Matthew Rice
Estimate
250 - 350 GBP
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Description
- Matthew Rice
- 80 Glorious Years
- signed and dated l.r.: Matthew Rice 2000
- pencil and watercolour
- 28 by 33cm.; 11 by 13in.
Provenance
A gift from Warren Davis to commemorate the 80th birthdays of Andrew, 11th Duke of Devonshire (1920-2004) and Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire (1920-2014) in 2000. The image was also used, with a number of changes, on a special cake to celebrate the Duchess's 90th birthday.
Condition
Unexamined out of frame. The sheet appears sound. The sheet undulates slightly. The work appears in excellent overall condition with strong, vivid colours throughout.
Housed behind glass in a thin gilt wooden frame.
"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."