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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, C.B.E.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, C.B.E.
- Variation on a Theme: October 1960
- signed and dated 1960; also signed, titled and inscribed on the Artist's label attached to the backing board
- oil on paper laid on card
- 42 by 54cm.; 16½ by 21¼in.
Provenance
Acquired by the previous owner's father, and thence by descent
Their sale, Christie's London, 8th June 2007, lot 10, where acquired by the present owner
Their sale, Christie's London, 8th June 2007, lot 10, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Unframed. The sheet is laid down on card. The sheet appears sound. The sheet has an uneven edge, thought to be in keeping with the artist's working methods. There is a tiny spot of loss to the extreme upper edge of the sheet in the right quadrant and a further tiny abrasion to the upper centre of the sheet with further tiny losses at the extreme edges of the sheet from frame abrasions. There are some scattered areas of possible blooming to the sheet most visible in the darker pigments on the left edge. Subject to the above the work appears to be in good original condition.
The work is unframed.
Please telephone 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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Geoffrey Bertram for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.