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BRYAN PEARCE | Chianti
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Bryan Pearce
- Chianti
- signed
- oil on paper laid down on board
- 38 by 56.5cm; 15 by 22¼in.
- Executed in the 1950s.
Provenance
The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh, where acquired by the family of the present owner in 1959 and thence by descent
Exhibited
Edinburgh, The Scottish Gallery, Guy Worsdell, Shearer Armstrong, Bryan Pearce, 25th May - 6th June 1959, cat. no.44.
Condition
The supportive board appears to be stable, and the paper appears to be in good condition. There is a very minor nick to the right edge, towards the middle of the edge. There is some minor cracking and slight frame abrasion to the right edge. There are some scattered tiny nicks to the other edges. There is some minor surface dirt and studio matter in places. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is held within a simple 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."