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ROBYN DENNY | World Wide 1
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Robyn Denny
- World Wide 1
- signed twice, titled, dated 1970 and '70. and inscribed on the reverse; also signed twice, titled, dated 1970 and '70 and inscribed on the canvas overlap
- oil on canvas
- 163 by 183cm.; 64 by 72in.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist and thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Robert Elkon Gallery, January 1971 (details untraced);
London, Tate, Robyn Denny, 7th March - 23rd April 1973, cat. no.79, illustrated p.55.
London, Tate, Robyn Denny, 7th March - 23rd April 1973, cat. no.79, illustrated p.55.
Literature
David Alan Mellor, The Art of Robyn Denny, Black Dog, London, 2002, illustrated p.56.
Condition
The canvas is original. There is a very faint imperfection in a small area to the lower left quadrant, with a further smaller area in the lower right quadrant. There is a very small dent towards the extreme upper right corner, with one smaller imperfection in the upper left. There are some faint scuffs to the right of the lower edge with a few minor scuffs to the dark green pigment towards the lower edge. There are some scattered flecks of matter in places, most visible to the blue pigment with one fleck to the dark green pigment. There are one or two instances of studio detritus in places and light surface dirt. Subject to the above the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work has not been inspected under ultra violet light. The work is unframed. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 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."