- 65
Sir Cedric Morris
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Cedric Morris
- Poppies, Cornflowers, Snap-dragons, Irises and Lilies
- signed and dated 65
- oil on canvas
- 66.5 by 41cm.; 26¼ by 16in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the family of the present owner, and thence by descent
Condition
Original canvas. The canvas is sound. There are two small spots of dirt in the upper left quadrant and there is a very light layer of surface dirt to the work. There is a tiny spot of loss to a tip of the impasto in the lower right corner. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition, with strong impasto elements.
Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals areas of florescence in keeping with the Artist's materials, but otherwise no obvious signs of restoration or retouching.
The work is held within a simple gilt wood 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."