Lot 576
  • 576

Mary Fedden, R.A.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Mary Fedden, R.A.
  • Motley
  • pencil, crayon, chalk, watercolour and gouache
  • 25.5 by 34.5cm.; 10 by 13½in.

Literature

Susannah Amoore, with illustrations by Mary Fedden, Motley the Cat, Penguin, London, 1997, illustrated, unpaginated.

Condition

The sheet appears sound. The right vertical edge of the sheet is deckled. The sheet undulates very slightly in places. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in excellent overall condition, with strong and vivid colours throughout. 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."

Catalogue Note

'There is a cat called Motley. An enormous striped-like-tiger cat with a scarlet collar, glittering lime-green eyes, and great curves of wiry whiskers.' (Susannah Amoore, Motley the Cat, Penguin, London, 1997, unpaginated)