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RALPH RUMNEY | Untitled (Pink)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ralph Rumney
- Untitled (Pink)
- signed and dated 58
- oil on canvas
- 69.5 by 40cm.; 27½ by 15¾in.
Provenance
Gifted by the Artist to Mr and Mrs Polonio on the occasion of their wedding, and thence by descent
Acquired from the above by the previous owner
Their sale, Christie's South Kensington, 14th July 2016, lot 171, where acquired by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the previous owner
Their sale, Christie's South Kensington, 14th July 2016, lot 171, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The canvas is original. The canvas undulates slightly throughout, and there is one very small raised area in the lower left quadrant. There are a small number of incredibly fine lines of craquelure in the cream pigment, however these are only visible upon extremely close inspection. There are one or two tiny scuffs, and there is some surface dirt and studio matter apparent in places. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is floated within a painted and stained wooden box 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."
"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."