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Julian Trevelyan, R.A.
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Julian Trevelyan, R.A.
- Indigo Days
- pencil, ink, pen and ink, watercolour and gouache
- 23 by 17.5cm.; 9 by 7in.
Condition
The sheet undulates slightly, but otherwise appears sound. There is a crease to the upper right corner, with some associated wear and minor losses to the pigment, and there are some further light creases, handling marks and instances of wear in places. There is a small incised loss to the sheet in the stone wall just above the bottle, which may be in keeping with the artist's materials, and there is an area of uneveness to the sheet just below the 'days' lettering of the main title. There are some very tiny lines of craquelure to the ink in places, with some possible tiny flecks of loss, visible only upon extremely close inspection. There are some small, scattered spots of staining and some discolouration and surface dirt to the sheet in places.
The work is presented in a dark wooden frame, float mounted against a cream backing card and held behind 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."
Catalogue Note
In 1957 Trevelyan wrote a memoir of his life as a painter entitled Indigo Days and the present work is a study for the cover. 'Indigo' in the title refers to the colour of the mud in the Thames by Durham Wharf and highlights the importance of the Wharf to his creative work.