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David Bomberg
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- David Bomberg
- Men at Work
- signed and dated 1919
- pen and black ink and wash
- 26 by 20cm., 10 1/4 by 8in.
Provenance
The artist's estate whence acquired directly by
Private Collection
Their sale Christie's 6th March 1992, lot 40 whence acquired by John Milnes-Smith
Private Collection
Their sale Christie's 6th March 1992, lot 40 whence acquired by John Milnes-Smith
Condition
The sheet is sound and is attached to its mount with two thin tabs that are visible in the catalogue illustration along the far left and right upper edge and across the bottom corners. There are pinholes in the corners and old paper clip stains in the corners, visible in the catalogue illustration. The paper has slightly discoloured and there is a glue stain to the centre of the upper edge otherwise in good overall condition.
Held in a simple wood frame under glass with both sides of the sheet visible; unexamined out of frame.
Please note that the pigments are slightly blacker and stronger than the 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
There is a further pen and ink figure composition on the verso, indistinctly inscribed.