PETER LANYON | Untitled (Study Texas)

New Art Centre, London
Belgrave Gallery, St Ives, where acquired by the present owner

The sheet is adhered to the mount with a tab of adhesive tape at each upper corner. There are Artist's pinholes at the upper and lower right corners, with associated pinhead marks. The sheet undulates slightly, in keeping with the Artist's working methods. The upper left corner is very slightly creased and there is some further minor creasing in the upper third towards the left edge and to the right of centre. The pigments may have faded slightly over time. There are one or two instances of detritus and surface matter, and light surface dirt in places. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition. The work is float mounted and held behind glass in a stained wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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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We are grateful to Martin Lanyon and Toby Treves for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.