- 209
Peter Lanyon
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Peter Lanyon
- Clevedon Sketch V
- signed, titled and dated 64 on the reverse; also signed twice, titled and dated 1964 twice on the backboard
- crayon on paper
- 40.5 by 50.5cm.; 16 by 20in.
Provenance
E.I. Lowe
Sale, Bonhams London, 16th March 2004, lot 79, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Bonhams London, 16th March 2004, lot 79, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
Bristol, The Arnolfini Gallery, 1970;
Manchester, Whitworth Art Gallery, Peter Lanyon: Paintings, Drawings and Constructions 1937- 64, 25th January - 4th March 1978, cat. no.92, with tour to Art Gallery and Museum Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Kettle's Yard, Cambridge, Penwith Society of Arts, St Ives, and Royal West of England Academy of Arts, Bristol.
Manchester, Whitworth Art Gallery, Peter Lanyon: Paintings, Drawings and Constructions 1937- 64, 25th January - 4th March 1978, cat. no.92, with tour to Art Gallery and Museum Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Kettle's Yard, Cambridge, Penwith Society of Arts, St Ives, and Royal West of England Academy of Arts, Bristol.
Condition
The sheet is attached to the backing card with one tab at each of the upper corners. The sheet is sound, with evidence of old adhesive tape at all four corners and an extremely small associated tear in the bottom right corner. The sheet is discoloured, and a couple of instances of studio detritus. There are creases visible in the upper and lower right corners, with a few smaller creases and handling marks visible elsewhere. The sheet is very slightly cockled in a few places. Subject to the above the work is in very good condition, with strong fresh passages of medium.
The work is window mounted and held under glass in a simple painted wooden 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."