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Allen Jones, R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Allen Jones RA
- Design for Olympia Poster
- signed, titled, inscribed Munich and dated 70
- acrylic spraypaint and stencil, unframed
- 103.5 by 75.5cm.; 40¾ by 29¾in.
Literature
Andrew Lambirth, Allen Jones Works, Royal Academy of Arts, London, 2005, p.138, poster illustrated p.139.
Condition
The sheet is sound and is mounted on card. There is a minor tear approx 0.5cm long to the bottom right corner, another minor 0.5cm tear to the bottom left edge, some minor scuff marks to the edges and some minor surface dirt otherwise in good overall condition.
Unframed.
Please note that the colours are richer and more vibrant than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present work is a maquette of Jones's poster design for the 1972 Munich Olympics. The Organising Committee commissioned designs from 28 artists including Alan Davie, Serge Poliakoff, Victor Vaserely, R.B.Kitaj, Richard Smith and Josef Albers.