Alan Davie

Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by the present owner in January 2003

The sheet has been fully laid down to a card backing, mounted on a stretcher. There is an old repaired tear visible running up the centre of the bottom edge for approximately 6cm., with correspondent in-filling. There is a further area of old restoration to the centre of the left hand edge, to the top right corner, and some further minor nicks and nips visible to the extreme edges. There are areas of cracking to the paint, including to the bottom and top left corners, with some in-filling, and further traces of craquelure to isolated areas, visible upon close inspection. There are traces of surface dirt and studio detritus, but this excepting the work appears in good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals areas of fluorescence and retouching to the aforementioned tears and repairs, with a few further traces visible throughout. Unframed, but mounted to a backing card, mounted on a stretcher. 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.
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