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Frank Auerbach
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Frank Auerbach
- Primrose Hill
- signed and dated '95
- coloured pencil and felt-tip pen on paper
- 21 by 25cm.; 8½ by 10in.
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's Olympia, 1st March 2007, lot 360
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 27th February 2008, lot 152, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 27th February 2008, lot 152, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Unexamined out of frame. The sheet appears sound, and not fully laid down, but adhered to a backing support in at least all four corners. There are pin holes visible to the sheet in all four corners.
There are signs of light staining and studio detritus to the work, together with some very light handling marks, only visible upon very close inspection, and in keeping with the nature of the work. This excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition, with strong, fresh colours and strong, deep felt tip pen throughout.
Housed behind glass in a thin, light wooden frame, float-mounted against a white card backing. Unexamined out of frame.
Please contact 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."