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HOWARD HODGKIN | Acquainted with the Night
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Howard Hodgkin
- Acquainted with the Night
- signed with initials and dated HH 2012 in pencil (lower left); inscribed and numbered AP 1/15 (lower left)
- aquatint printed in colours, with hand-colouring by Andrew Smith
- sheet: 39 by 49.5cm.; 15 ⅜ by 19 ½in.
- Executed in 2012, the present work is an Artist's proof (aside from the edition of 50).
printed by Andrew's Printworks, Poole, published by Alan Cristea Gallery, London, on Moulin du Gué paper, accompanied by the hardback catalogue Howard Hodgkin Acquainted with the Night, the title page signed and dated Howard Hodgkin 2012 in black ink, numbered and inscribed AP 1/15 in pencil, contained within the original blue linen-covered portfolio box
Condition
The full sheet, printed to the edges, in good condition, framed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
'I have been one acquainted with the night.
I have walked out in rain—and back in rain.
I have outwalked the furthest city light...' Robert Frost
'Acquainted with the Night'
I have walked out in rain—and back in rain.
I have outwalked the furthest city light...' Robert Frost
'Acquainted with the Night'