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Valerie Thornton
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Valerie Thornton
- Orvieto Facade
- signed, titled and dated 1983 on an Artist's label attached to the frame
- oil on canvas
- 51 by 46cm.; 20 by 18in.
Provenance
Albemarle Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner, circa 1995
Condition
The canvas appears original and sound. The canvas is slightly uneven in the upper right corner. There is a possible line of studio detritus to the left of the leftmost spire. There may be some slight flattening to the impasto tips in places, and a few extremely tiny flecks of loss in the upper left quadrant, visible only upon very close inspection. There are one or two specks of light surface dirt and studio detritus. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals some areas of fluorescence, which are thought to be in keeping with the Artist's materials.
The work is float mounted 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."