Lot 78
  • 78

DAME LAURA KNIGHT, R.A., R.W.S. | In a Café, Czechoslovakia; Wheelwrights, Czechoslovakia

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Laura Knight
  • In a Café, Czechoslovakia; Wheelwrights, Czechoslovakia
  • one signed l.l. the other l.r.: Laura Knight; one inscribed l.r. the other c.r.: Czechoslavia
  • one chalks with watercolour and crayon, the other ink and wash
  • one 32.5 by 50.5cm., 12¾ by 20in., the other 34.5 by 49cm., 13½ by 19½in.

Provenance

Wheelwrights, Czechoslovakia - purchased from the artist in January 1969 by a private collector and thence by descent until 2001;
Sotheby's, London, 4 July 2001, lot 120 where purchased by the present owner

In a Café, Czechoslovakia -
Christie's, London, 8 June 1989, lot 37 where purchased by the present owner

Condition

In a Café, Czechoslovakia - The paper has cockled slightly and is time stained. There are various creases, holes and abrasions; in the top left corner, bottom right corner and a repaired tear beside the cigar box - these were probably made during the artist's lifetime and are indicative of her working-methods. Wheelwrights, Czechoslovakia - The picture has been laid-down at the edges and is cockling a little. It is otherwise in good condition FRAME The drawings are both contained in simple wood frame (painted black) with clean mounts and under glass.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

Laura Knight visited Czechoslovakia in 1924, travelling from Prague to spend the majority of her time around Prachovski Skály.