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Adrian Heath
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Adrian Heath
- Composition Black and Grey
- signed and dated 58
- oil on canvas
- 63.5 by 76cm.; 25 by 30in.
Provenance
The Hanover Gallery, London, where acquired by Adele and Bernard Schottlander, and thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
London, The Hanover Gallery, Adrian Heath, January - February 1959, cat. no.4.
Condition
Original canvas. There is a tiny area of very slight undulation to the canvas in the upper left corner, only visible upon extremely close inspection.
There are some tiny signs of light rubbing to the extreme edges. There are minor signs of surface dirt, staining and possible studio detritus visible upon close inspection, and a very slight possible bloom to areas of the black pigment, visible upon close inspection. This excepting the work appears in very good overall original condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals areas of fluorescence which appear in keeping with the nature of the artist's materials and do no suggest retouching.
Housed in a thin dark wooden strip frame.
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."