拍品 130
  • 130

AUGUSTUS JOHN, R.A. | Female Head

估價
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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描述

  • Augustus John
  • Female Head
  • pencil on paper
  • 33 by 25.5cm.; 13 by 10in.

來源

Acquired by the Grandfather of the present owner in the 1930s, and thence by descent

Condition

The sheet is secured to the mount with adhesive tabs at the centre of each edge. There are one or two small nicks to the extreme edges of the sheet, not visible in the current mount. There is some surface dirt, and one accretion in the centre of the work, on the sitter's nose. There is also some surface dirt to the extreme edges of the sheet. This excepting the work appears to be in very 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."