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John Piper, C.H.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- John Piper, C.H.
- Garn Fawr
- signed, titled and indistinctly dated 22 IX 70; also titled and dated 1971 on the reverse
- ink, watercolour, gouache and oil
- 38.5 by 57.5cm.; 15¼ by 22¾in.
Provenance
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Pieter Wenning Gallery, Johannesburg
Private Collection, and thence by descent to the present owner
Pieter Wenning Gallery, Johannesburg
Private Collection, and thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Johannesburg, Pieter Wenning Gallery, John Piper, 1970, cat. no.13.
Condition
The sheet is attached to the mount with tape along the upper horizontal edge. The sheet undulates slightly but otherwise appears sound. The right, left and lower edges of the sheet are deckled. There are several pinholes in each of the upper corners, thought to be in keeping with the artist's working method. There is some craquelure in places, most apparent to but not limited to the black pigment, which has resulted in some cupping, lifting and very small flecks of loss in places. There is a small horizontal crease and a vertical area of staining in the lower right corner, both of which are only visible when viewed out of the frame. There is some slight discolouration to the sheet, only apparent when viewed unframed. There is a small loss to the surface of the sheet underneath the mount towards the upper right edge. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition, with bright and vivid colours throughout.
The work is presented in a fabric-covered window mount, held under glass in a simple gilt frame.
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."