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WILLIAM GEAR, R.A. | Spiked Structure, Red Flash
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- William Gear
- Spiked Structure, Red Flash
- signed and dated '85; also signed, dated July '85 and titled on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 126 by 70cm.; 49½ by 27½in.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist, from whom acquired by the present owner
Condition
The canvas appears to be original. There is a faint undulation to the canvas towards the upper left corner. There is a pattern of craquelure in places in the upper half of the canvas, most visible to the pale pink pigment, with one area of reticulation to pink pigment towards the centre. There is one loss to the textured impasto in the centre of the main glossy, textured black form, with one or two possible flattened impasto tips elsewhere. There is surface dirt and instances of studio matter. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals an uneven varnish in the black pigment and possible evidence of historic infilling to areas of craquelure. The work is presented in a painted wooden slip and held within a stained 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."