Lot 276
  • 276

PETER LANYON | Standing Stones

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Peter Lanyon
  • Standing Stones
  • signed and dated Peter Lanyon 57 in pencil (lower right)
  • lithograph printed in colours, a registration proof, on wove paper (unframed)
  • image: 45 by 28cm.; 17 3/4 by 11in.; sheet: 55.3 by 38.1cm.; 21 3/4 by 15in.
  • Executed in 1957.

Condition

With wide margins (trimmed unevenly at the lower sheet edge at left), the condition consistent with a printer's proof, pale foxing and some small stains in the margins, slight creasing mostly towards the sheet edges, a few small nicks to the upper sheet edge, the verso with uneven discoloration and remains of three previous hinges at upper and lower sheet edges, unframed. (Registration holes at upper and lower image, and printer's(?) annotations in the lower margin).
"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."