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Graham Sutherland, O.M.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Graham Sutherland, O.M.
- Rocks and Hills
- signed and dated 1944
- ink, charcoal, pastel, watercolour and gouache on paper
- 29 by 36.5cm.; 11½ by 14½in.
Provenance
Redfern Gallery, London, where acquired by Miss Audrey Keates, 16th March 1955
Her sale, Christie's London, 6th June 2003, lot 170
Sir Duncan Oppenheim
Private Collection, London
Crane Kalman Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner
Her sale, Christie's London, 6th June 2003, lot 170
Sir Duncan Oppenheim
Private Collection, London
Crane Kalman Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet has been laid down on card. The sheet is unevenly cut. There is a possible old repaired tear running from the centre of the top edge, a possible loss and repaired tear to an area in the lower right corner, two further small possible repaired tears to the right of the signature, as well as a few other tiny repaired tears to the edges. There is a small loss in the lower left corner, and two tiny losses to the centre of the left edge.
There are a few creases to the work, including in the sky and to the mountain top. The pigments have faded slightly, as is visible about the edges.
Held under glass in a painted and gilt plaster frame.
Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 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."