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John Piper, C.H.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- John Piper, C.H.
- Theatre Design
- pencil, ink, watercolour, chalk and gouache
- 25 by 35cm.; 9¼ by 13¾in.
- Executed circa 1956.
Provenance
Spink & Co., London
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 6th December 2006, lot 56, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 6th December 2006, lot 56, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is not laid down, but is affixed to a support mount via two tab hinges at the top edge.
The sheet is a leaf taken from a sketch book, with a perforated left hand edge, not visible in the present mount. The sheet is very slightly cockled.
There are a couple of tiny handling marks visible to the extreme edges of the sheet, not visible in the present mount. There are signs of light staining to the sheet, not wholly visible in the present mount, together with a few scattered traces of light surface dirt and studio detritus, in keeping with the nature of the artist's techniques and materials. There are a few tiny areas of light scuffing visible upon extremely close inspection to some of the black pigments. This excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition, with bold, vivid colours throughout.
Housed behind glass in a thin gilt frame, set within a cream card mount.
Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 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."
"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
The present work is an original design for the 1956 Royal Opera House production of The Magic Flute.