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ROGER HILTON | Figure in a Landscape
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Roger Hilton
- Figure in a Landscape
- signed with initials and dated '73
- gouache on paper
- 28 by 39cm.; 11 by 15¼in.
Provenance
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 28th April 2000, lot 230, where acquired by the previous owner
Their sale, Christie's South Kensington, 31st March 2010, lot 127
Paisnel Gallery, London
Private Collection, where acquired by the present owner
Their sale, Christie's South Kensington, 31st March 2010, lot 127
Paisnel Gallery, London
Private Collection, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is secured to a supportive card with adhesive tabs at intervals around the edges, this card is secured to the mount. There are Artist's pinholes at each corner. The sheet undulates very slightly in places. The upper and left edges are slightly deckled. There are some very fine lines of craquelure in the thick area of yellow pigment towards the right edge, only visible upon extremely close inspection. There are a small number of extremely light scuffs to the surface. There are one or two tiny instances of water staining, however these are in keeping with the Artist's intentions and working methods. There are some accretions and instances of studio matter. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The sheet is float mounted within a simple wooden frame and held behind glass. 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."