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John Piper, C.H.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- John Piper, C.H.
- Llyn Teifi
- signed
- pen and ink, watercolour and crayon on paper
- 39.5 by 51.5cm.; 15 1/2 by 20 1/2 in.
- Executed in 1941.
Provenance
Acquired by the father of the present owner prior to 1960, and thence by descent
Exhibited
London, J. Leger & Son, September 1941 (details untraced).
Literature
Anthony West, John Piper, Secker & Warburg, London, 1979, illustrated fig.59.
Condition
The sheet has been laid down onto card at the edges. The sheet is cockled at the centre. The edges of the sheet are slightly discoloured, not visible in the present mount. There is a small and light area of rubbing in the upper left quadrant and two small light scratches in the lower left quadrant. Subject to the above the work is in very good condition, with strong fresh colours throughout.
The work is window mounted and held within a simple wood frame under glass.
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."