BEN NICHOLSON, O.M. | Striped Mug & Venetian Red

Waddington Galleries, London, 29 November 1985

The sheet has been secured to the backboard with adhesive along the upper edge, adhesive is visible in the upper right corner upon extremely close inspection. All four edges of the sheet have been cut in keeping with the Artist's intentions. The sheet undulates very slightly and has fractionally lifted at the lower edge, in keeping with the Artist's materials. The extreme lower left corner and extreme right edge, are extremely slightly rounded, only visible upon close inspection. There is an historic, tiny fleck of loss towards the lower right corner. Subject to the above the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. The work is float mounted within a painted 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.
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We are grateful to Prof. Lee Beard for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.