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FRANK DOBSON, R.A. | Seated Nude
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Seated Nude
- signed
- pencil, charcoal and chalk on paper
- 47.5 by 30.5cm.; 18¾ by 12in.
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's London, 20th July 1988, lot 300
Private Collection, U.K.
Private Collection, U.K.
Condition
The sheet is adhered to the mount at the corners. The upper and lower edges are deckled. There are Artist's pinholes to the upper and lower left corners. The sheet undulates slightly in places. There is a vertical tear to the upper edge just to the left of centre. There is some possible staining to the edges of the sheet, possibly due to a previous mount. The sheet is possibly slightly time stained. There are one or two probable small flecks of foxing. There is light surface dirt and one or two small instances of surface matter or detritus. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition. The work is float mounted and held behind glass in a composite 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."