- 146
Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, R.A.
- Study for Tyrannical Tower Crowned with Thorns of Violence
- signed, titled, dated 1961 and dedicated For Stephan
- pen and ink on paper
- 36 by 25.5cm.; 14¼ by 10in.
Provenance
Stephen Spender
Nikos Stangos, and by descent to a Private Collection, London
Offer Waterman & Co., London, where acquired by the present owner
Nikos Stangos, and by descent to a Private Collection, London
Offer Waterman & Co., London, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Whitechapel Gallery, Eduardo Paolozzi, 16th February - 14th May 2017, cat. no.93, p.275, illustrated pl.93, p.129.
Condition
Unexamined out of the frame. There is one large horizontal crease running across the centre of the sheet. There is evidence of some further creasing in the upper left hand corner and some creases along the left edge. There is some light surface dirt and several instances of studio matter, in particular in the lower right corner. Subject to the above the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The work is window mounted and held behind perspex in a simple aluminium frame.
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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."