Lot 196
  • 196

SVEN BERLIN | Dublin Bay Prawn

Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
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Description

  • Sven Berlin
  • Dublin Bay Prawn
  • signed, titled and dated 1949.
  • pencil and wash on paper
  • 26.5 by 42.5cm.; 10½ by 16¾in.

Provenance

Sims Gallery, St Ives, where acquired by the present owner, 18th June 1994

Condition

The sheet is secured to the mount with one adhesive strip at the upper edge. All of the edges are slightly deckled. There is mount staining to the sheet in line with the current presentation. There are one or two further flecks of staining elsewhere. There is surface dirt and studio matter to the sheet, largely not visible in the current mount. This excepting, the work appears in good overall condition. The sheet is window mounted and held behind glass in a simple 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."