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Graham Sutherland, O.M.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Graham Sutherland, O.M.
- Seated Figures
- signed with initials and twice dated 1940
- pencil, pen and ink and watercolour
- 6.5 by 9.5cm.; 2½ by 3¾in.
Provenance
Arthur Jeffress, London, where acquired by Gerome Zipkin
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 6th December 2007, lot 56A, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 6th December 2007, lot 56A, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is not laid down, but is adhered to a window mount via two tabs at the extreme edges.
There is light cockling to the sheet, together with a diagonal crease in the upper right quadrant and some soft, slight handling marks. There is surface dirt and staining to the sheet, and the pigments appear to be slightly faded. There is also staining to the extreme right hand edge in line with the old tape visible on the reverse. There are some light traces of studio detritus. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition.
Housed behind glass in a thin gilt frame, set within a 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."