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James Dixon
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- James Dixon
- The Sinking of the Titanic
- signed, titled, dated 22.9.1969 and inscribed Tory Island
- oil on paper
- 56 by 75.5cm.; 22 by 29¾in.
Provenance
Derek Hill
His sale, Christie's South Kensington, 17th May 2001, lot 267, where acquired by the present owner
His sale, Christie's South Kensington, 17th May 2001, lot 267, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Austin/Desmond Fine Art, James Dixon, Mary Jewels, Alfred Wallis: Paintings by Three Self-Taught Artists, 19th March - 30th April 2003, un-numbered exhibition, illustrated;
Romsey, Mottisfont Abbey, New Connections: Modern British Art at Mottisfont, 16th April - 19th June 2011, un-numbered exhibition.
Romsey, Mottisfont Abbey, New Connections: Modern British Art at Mottisfont, 16th April - 19th June 2011, un-numbered exhibition.
Condition
Unexamined out of frame. The sheet appears to be stable. There is some undulation throughout. The upper corners are slightly rounded. There are some very minor nicks to the upper edge. There is a tear, approximately 3cm. diagonal, to the lower edge, towards the right corner. There are small creases at the centre of the right edge and in the upper right corner. There are some very tiny losses at the lower edge. There is some surface dirt and studio matter visible in some areas. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.
The work is float mounted and held in a painted wooden frame behind glass.
Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of restoration or fluorescence.
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.
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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."