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William Gear, R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- William Gear, R.A.
- Untitled
- signed and dated '49
- oil on card, laid on canvas
- 50 by 61cm.; 19¾ by 24in.
Provenance
Private Collection
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie 1900-2000, Cobra Abstractions 1946-1949, 29th February - 19th March 1988, cat. no.48, illustrated p.27 (as Bis).
Condition
The card has been laid down on to canvas. There is one artist's pinhole visible in the upper right corner. There are some very light associated creases visible. There appears to be some minor craquelure and very tiny paint loss to the thicker sections of paint. There are one or two minor accretions also visible. There appears to be some surface dirt, studio detritus and matter including a light mould. Subject to the above the work is in overall very good condition.
Ultra violet light appears to reveal one instance of restoration in the upper left quadrant, above the uppermost black line.
The work is floated in a simple black frame.
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."