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Elisabeth Vellacott
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Elisabeth Vellacott
- Girls Bathing
- signed and dated 1976 on the reverse; also signed, titled and dedicated on the backboard
- pencil and pastel on paper
- 31.5 by 34.5cm.; 12½ by 13½in.
Provenance
Gifted by the Artist to the present owner circa the late 1980s
Condition
The sheet is sound and not laid down. The sheet is attached to the mount with strips of adhesive tape to the reverse of each corner. The lower edge of the sheet is deckled and the other three edges are unevenly cut, in keeping with the Artist's materials and not visible in the present mount. The sheet is very slightly cockled in the upper left corner, only visible upon close inspection. There is a small spot of studio detritus towards the lower edge, partially visible in the present mount. The sheet is very slightly discoloured. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition, with strong passages of medium.
The work is window mounted and held within a simple wood frame under glass.
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."