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John Piper, C.H.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- John Piper, C.H.
- Untitled
- signed
- pen and ink, watercolour and wash on paper
- 38 by 51.5cm.; 15 by 21¼in.
Provenance
The Artist, by whom gifted to Sir Allen Lane, circa 1948, and thence by descent to Lady Lane
Her sale, Christie's London, 19th March 1971, lot 81
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Sale, Bonhams London, 16th November 2011, lot 43 (as Mountain landscape)
Her sale, Christie's London, 19th March 1971, lot 81
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Sale, Bonhams London, 16th November 2011, lot 43 (as Mountain landscape)
Condition
The sheet has been laid down onto card, which is attached to the mount with adhesive tape in several places. The edges of the sheet are slightly uneven, in keeping with the Artist's materials. There is a very small repaired tear in the centre of the left vertical edge, not visible in the present mount. There is a light and small scuff left of centre along the extreme upper horizontal edge, partially visible within the present mount. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition, with fresh colours throughout.
The work is window mounted and held within a painted wooden 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."