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JOHN DEAKIN | Francis Bacon; Susan and John Paine, 1960s
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Deakin
- Francis Bacon; Susan and John Paine, 1960s
- Susan and John Paine: each image: 15 by 15 cm.; 5 7/8 by 5 7/8 in.each sheet: 21.4 by 16.5 cm.; 8 3/8 by 6 1/2 in.Francis Bacon: each image 15 by 22.5 cm.; 5 7/8 by 7 7/8 in.each sheet: 17 by 24.5 cm.; 6 3/4 by 9 3/4 in.
Twelve gelatin silver prints. Two portraits of Susan and John Paine signed in pencil in the margin, ten unsigned portraits of Francis Bacon. All Francis Bacon’s portraits framed.
Condition
Susan and John Paine portraits: These prints are in overall extremely good vintage condition. Corners slightly bumped, away from image. A couple of indentation marks across prints only visible under raking light. Francis Bacon: These prints are in very good vintage condition. Each taped to mount with masking tape on the verso. Each prints with various handling marks and very fine scratches which are mostly visible under raking light. A few prints with additional issues such as a water stain, a crease and pressure lines. A very interesting group.
"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."