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Lucian Freud
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucian Freud
- Cache of Eleven Letters
- signed, dated 1943 on one of the letters
- ink, pencil, gouache, crayon and paper collage on paper, in thirteen parts
- smallest: 16.5 by 11.5cm.; 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 in.
- largest: 48 by 39.5cm.; 18 7/8 by 15 5/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although it fails to fully convey the three dimensional quality of some of the collaged elements and the overall tonality of some of the letters is slightly warmer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is some light discolouration to some of the letters, which has occurred over time and is in keeping with the natural ageing process of the medium.
"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."