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Lucian Freud, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucian Freud, O.M., C.H.
- Painter's Garden (F. 99)
- Signed with the artist's initials and numbered 27/46
- Etching on paper
Image: 25 3/16in by 34¼ in.; Sheet 29 ¾in by 39in.
Executed in 2003-2004. - plate: 64 by 87.5cm.; 25 1/8 by 34 1/2 in.; sheet: 77 by 100cm.; 30 1/4 by 39 3/8 in.
Etching, 2003-04, initialled in pencil, numbered 27/46 (total edition includes 12 artist's proofs), on Somerset wove paper
Condition
With full margins, in good condition, remains of hinges at intervals along the sheet edges verso, framed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
‘With etching, there’s an element of danger and mystery. You don’t know how it’s going to come out. What’s black is white. What’s left is right.’
(Lucian Freud, quoted in Starr Figura, Lucian Freud: The Painter’s Etchings, MoMA, New York, 2007, p. 132)