Lot 266
  • 266

BEN NICHOLSON, O.M. | I.C.I. shed (Alan Cristea 23)

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Ben Nicholson
  • I.C.I. shed (Alan Cristea 23)
  • signed and dated Ben Nicholson 1948 in pencil (lower left); numbered 1/10 (lower right)
  • drypoint, printing with burr, on wove paper
  • plate: 19.9 by 25cm.; 7 3/4 by 9 3/4 in.; sheet: 26 by 34.2cm.; 10 1/4 by 13 1/2 in.
  • Executed in 1948, the present work is from the edition of 10.

Condition

With wide margins (a deckle at right sheet edge), slightly unevenly trimmed along lower sheet edge, in good condition, pale mount-staining, occasional pale fox marks, traces of minor surface soiling at extreme right sheet edge and in upper margin, framed. (Pencil inscriptions verso).
"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."