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Lucian Freud
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucian Freud
- Christmas Day Lunch
- charcoal on paper
- 28 by 35.5cm.; 11 by 14in.
- Executed in 1977.
Provenance
L.A. Louver Gallery, California
James Kirkman Ltd, London
Galerie Jan Krugier, Geneva
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 18th November 2014, lot 194, where acquired by the present owner
James Kirkman Ltd, London
Galerie Jan Krugier, Geneva
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 18th November 2014, lot 194, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
Tokyo, Nishimura Gallery, Lucian Freud, Paintings and Drawings, 7th May - 2nd June 1979, cat. no.20, illustrated.
Condition
The sheet is secured to the board with four tabs of adhesive tape in each corner. There are the remnants of one previous tab of adhesive tape in the centre of the upper edge, and in the lower corners, on the reverse. The left edge is perforated from where the sheet has been removed from a sketch book. Some of the perforations in the upper left have been lost. The sheet is very slightly discoloured along the left and right edges. There is some evidence of light handling marks along the lower edge. There is some light surface dirt in areas. This excepting, the work appears to be in overall very good condition.
The work is float mounted and held behind glass in a painted and gilt wooden frame.
Please telephone the department on +(44) 0207 293 6424 if you have any further 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."