Lot 150
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GEORGE DANNATT | 'Slate' with Interlocked Circles; 'Slate' with White Intrusion

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • George Dannatt
  • 'Slate' with Interlocked Circles; 'Slate' with White Intrusion
  • each signed, titled twice, dated 2004 and inscribed on the backboard
  • oil on board
  • each: 66 by 35cm.; 26 by 13¾in.

Provenance

Osborne Samuel Ltd, London, where acquired by the present owner

Exhibited

London, Osborne Samuel Ltd, George Dannatt: Paintings, Drawings & Constructions: A Retrospective, 13th December - 1st October 2005.

Condition

The boards appear sound. The boards are affixed to the Artist's prepared backboards. There is minor abrasion to the extreme right edge of 'White Intrusion'. There is a very minor rub to the centre of the extreme left edge of 'Circles'. There are one or two instances of very minor surface matter or studio detritus and some light surface dust. There is an old break to the Artist's white backboard of 'White Intrusion'. This excepting, both works appear in excellent overall condition. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The works are float mounted onto the Artist's prepared boards and held behind glass in simple painted wooden box frames. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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