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Ben Nicholson, O.M.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Ben Nicholson, O.M.
- 65-67 (Azetaio, Portugal) Variation on a Theme No. 2
- signed, dated 65-67 and inscribed on the reverse
- pen and ink, gouache and pencil on paper
- 11.5 by 12cm.; 4½ by 4¾in.
top edge: 4 3/4 in. (12 cm)
lower edge: 4 3/8 in. (11.2 cm)
right and left edge: 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm)
mounted on a board 8 by 9 1/4 in. (20.3 by 23.5 cm)
lower edge: 4 3/8 in. (11.2 cm)
right and left edge: 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm)
mounted on a board 8 by 9 1/4 in. (20.3 by 23.5 cm)
Provenance
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Sale, Christie's London, 20th February 1990, lot 224
Sale, Christie's New York, 3rd November 1993, lot 341, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Christie's London, 20th February 1990, lot 224
Sale, Christie's New York, 3rd November 1993, lot 341, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Marlborough Fine Art, Ben Nicholson, New Works: Wash Drawings in Relief and Mixed Media, October - November 1968, cat. no.63.
Condition
The sheet is secured to the canvasboard backing with two tabs of adhesive tape, in the upper corners. The sheet has been slightly unevenly cut, thought to be in keeping with the artist's intentions. There is some very minor scuffing to the lower left corner. There is scratching throughout the surface in keeping with the artist's technique and a small associated area of paint loss in the lower right quadrant. Subject to the above the work is in overall excellent condition.
The work is presented in a simple wooden frame and held under glass.
Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."