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Trevor Bell
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Trevor Bell
- Black and White Abstraction
- signed, dated 1958 and inscribed To Mabel + Victor for a belief/ Saint Ives 1958/ from Trevor on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 61 by 51cm.; 24 by 20in.
Provenance
Private Collection, U.K.
Sale, Sotheby's London, 13th December 2007, lot 93
Paisnel Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Sotheby's London, 13th December 2007, lot 93
Paisnel Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Paisnel Gallery, 25 Years of Post-War British Art, 1952-1976, Summer 2008, un-numbered exhibition, illustrated.
Condition
Original canvas. The canvas appears sound. The work appears to be in excellent overall condition.
Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals areas of fluorescence in keeping with the Artist's materials, but no obvious signs of restoration or retouching.
There is flaking apparent to the reverse of the canvas, which has been painted by the Artist, and on which he has inscribed.
The work is floated within a white painted wood tray frame, held under glass.
Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions.
"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."