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Roger Hilton
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Roger Hilton
- Untitled
- signed and dated '68 on the backing board
- oil, pen and ink, crayon and gouache
- 17.5 by 22.5cm.; 7 by 9in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by Kenneth Armitage
Condition
Unexamined out of frame.
The sheet appears at least partially adhered to a backboard. There are pin holes visible in the top corners, and very slight signs of creasing to the extreme tips of the lower corners.
There are signs of surface dirt and studio detritus visible upon close inspection. The area of the outline of the bird in uneven in keeping with the nature of the artist's techniques, scratching into the cardboard. The above excepting the work appears in very good overall condition.
Housed behind glass in a thin gilt frame, float-mounted against a light brown backing. Unexamined out of 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."