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Jeffrey Smart
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Jeffrey Smart
- Study for Mr T.S. Eugenides, Morning, Shaftesbury Avenue
- signed
- oil on canvas
- 35 by 43cm.; 13¾ by 17in.
- Executed in 1978.
Provenance
Redfern Gallery, London, where acquired by Peter Norman, 1979
Exhibited
London, Redfern Gallery, Jeffrey Smart - New Paintings, 7th June - 4th July 1979, cat. no.12.
Literature
Peter Quartermaine, Jeffrey Smart, Gryphon Books, South Yarra, 1983, p.116, no.729;
John McDonald, Jeffrey Smart: Paintings of the ’70’s and ’80’s, Craftsman House, Roseville, 1990, p.159, no.178.
John McDonald, Jeffrey Smart: Paintings of the ’70’s and ’80’s, Craftsman House, Roseville, 1990, p.159, no.178.
Condition
The canvas is original and is unstretched. The canvas is attached to the back board with three tabs along the top edge. The canvas undulates in a few places, but otherwise appears sound. There is some minor frame abrasion along the edges with some very minor associated specks of loss, not visible when framed. There are some very fine lines of craquelure, including to the extreme edges (not visible when framed), to the lower right corner, and to the centre of the vertical element. There are a few specks of studio detritus to the work in places. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in overall very good condition.
Inspection under UV light reveals a milky, uneven varnish making the surface difficult to read.
The work is presented in a simple gilt wooden frame with a linen rebate.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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"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
We are grateful to Stephen Rogers, Archivist for the Estate of Jeffrey Smart, for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.