Lot 26
  • 26

Gordon Baldwin

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gordon Baldwin
  • Three 'Monad' Forms
  • each signed with initials, two dated 87, the third dated 88
  • multi-fired earthenware worked with slips, glazes, oxides and engobes (one restored)
  • tallest height: 73.5cm.; 29in.

Provenance

The first: sale, Bonhams Knightsbridge, 1st December 1999, lot 351
The second and third: Sale, Bonhams Knightsbridge, 14th November 1996, lots 278 & 279
Private Collection, Norway

Condition

The tallest form has been damaged and restored at an earlier date. The piece has been broken into at least three large sections and restored using an acrylic resin. The restoration is of a very high standard and is only visible to the outside upon extremely close inspection, and the line of repair are visible when viewing the interior of the vessel with a torch. The two remaining forms are in excellent overall condition, with some light traces of minor surface dirt visible. Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 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."

Catalogue Note

We are grateful to the Artist for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present works.