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Patrick Heron
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Patrick Heron
- Two Yellows and Brown: August 1966
- signed, titled and inscribed on the reverse
- gouache and pencil on paper
- 39 by 57.5cm.; 15½ by 22¾in.
Provenance
Waddington Galleries, London
Dawson Gallery, Dublin, October 1968
John Heather
Acquired by the present owner in October 1991
Dawson Gallery, Dublin, October 1968
John Heather
Acquired by the present owner in October 1991
Exhibited
Dublin, The Dawson Gallery, Patrick Heron: Gouaches, 15th February - 1st March 1967, cat. no.17.
Condition
The sheet is attached to the mount with tabs at all four corners, but is sound and not laid down. The edges of the sheet are deckled, in keeping with the Artist's materials, and there are Artist's pinholes in all four corners.
There are some tiny specks of studio detritus in places and one or two very minor scuffs, only visible upon close inspection and in raking light. Upon close inspection, it is possible to see a tiny spot of craquelure to the brown pigment. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition.
The work is float mounted and held within a simple white painted wood frame under perspex.
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."
Catalogue Note
The Estate of Patrick Heron is preparing the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the Artist's work and would like to hear from owners of any works by Patrick Heron, so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue. Please write to The Estate of Patrick Heron c/o Modern & Post-War British Art, Sotheby's, 34-35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA or email modbrit@sothebys.com