Lot 54
  • 54

Sir William Russell Flint, R.A., P.R.W.S.

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sir William Russell Flint, R.A., P.R.W.S.
  • Peggy, Study of Ray Fuller
  • signed l.r.: WRussell Flint; titled, dedicated, dated and inscribed on the backboard; Peggy/ with dearest good wishes/ from Willie/ March 1963/ Drawn on French XVIII Century paper; dedicated, inscribed and dated beneath the mount; For Helen, drawn from Ray Fuller on old French paper 2.3.63
     
  • red chalk
  • 25 by 18cm., 10 by 7in.

Condition

The sheet is cockled, notably to the vertical edges and could benefit from being flattened. There is a horizontal tear approximately 5cm in length extending from the upper right hand edge, this could be concealed by remounting the work. There are some foxing marks, notably in the upper right hand quadrant. The paper appears to be slightly dirty. Held in a decorative gilded frame and cream mount and framed under glass. Please note that this work has not been examined out of its frame.
"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."