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Ben Nicholson, O.M.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Ben Nicholson, O.M.
- Untitled
- signed, titled and dated in pencil, numbered 2/2
- Drypoint
- plate: 17.5 by 12.6cm.; 6 7/8 by 5in.; sheet: 24.1 by 20cm.; 9 1/2 by 7 7/8 in.
The extremely rare unrecorded drypoint, 1950, printing with plate tone and rich burr, numbered 2/2 in pencil, dedicated 'MLK from BN Aug 54' on the backboard, on laid paper with a unidentifiable watermark
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner's uncle circa 1950 and thence by descent
Condition
With wide margins (slightly unevenly trimmed at top and bottom edge of sheet), in good condition apart from scattered foxing, paper discolouration at sheet edges, framed.
"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."