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Alan Davie
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Alan Davie
- Myth of the Snake Birds
- signed and dated AUG 1967 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 50.5 by 61.5cm.; 20 by 24¼in.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 24th October 2007, lot 61, (as Myth & the Snake Birds), where acquired by the present owners
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 24th October 2007, lot 61, (as Myth & the Snake Birds), where acquired by the present owners
Condition
Original canvas. The canvas undulates very slightly in the lower right corner, but otherwise appears sound. There are one or two small lines of craquelure and reticulation in places, only visible upon very close inspection. There is a spot of loss to the black pigment in the upper right quadrant. There are some spots of surface matter to the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals an uneven varnish layer.
The work is housed in a painted wooden frame with a linen slip.
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."