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William Gear, R.A.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- William Gear, R.A.
- Black Stanchion
- signed and dated '56; also signed, titled and dated July '56 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 91.5 by 62cm.; 36 by 24½in.
Provenance
Private Collection, U.K.
Exhibited
London, Redfern Gallery, Metavisual, Tachiste, Abstract, 4th April - 4th May 1957, cat. no.162.
Condition
Original canvas. The canvas appears sound. There are some fine lines of paint cracking in scattered areas across the work, predominantly towards the edges: this appears stable. There is some minor frame abrasion along the edges of the work, most visible in the upper left, upper right and lower right corners. There is some surface dirt and studio matter but, subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals some fine lines of retouching around the edges of the work in places, and some further spots of retouching to the black pigment at the lower centre of the work. There is also a diagonal line of fluorescence to the grey pigment in the upper half of the work, with some possible old retouching. This has all been sensitively executed.
The work is presented in a canvas slip and held within a painted wooden 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."