Lot 160
  • 160

ROY TURNER DURRANT | Untitled

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Roy Turner Durrant
  • UntitledĀ 
  • signed, dated 78 and inscribed
  • pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper 
  • 42 by 58.5cm.; 16Ā½ by 23in.

Provenance

Sale, Bonhams Knightsbridge, 15th March 2016, lot 52, where acquired by the present owner

Condition

The sheet is affixed to the mount with tabs of adhesive tape at each corner. The sheet undulates slightly in places, in keeping with the Artist's working methods and materials. There is possibly some very light rubbing to the upper right quadrant in places. There is some possible fading to some of the pigments. There are a small number of accretions within the paint surface, and small instances of surface matter and detritus. There is light surface dirt to the work.This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition. The work is floated and held behind glass in a painted 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.
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."