Lot 80
  • 80

Alan Davie

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Alan Davie
  • My Next Sold will be in Blue
  • signed and dated 59
  • oil and resin on paper laid on board
  • 42 by 53.5cm., 16 1/2 by 21in.

Provenance

Gimpel Fils, London whence purchased by Mr and Mrs Milnes-Smith. March 1960 for 70gns

Exhibited

London, Gimpel Fils, Alan Davie, March 1960, no.19. 

Condition

The sheet is sound and is laid on board. There is some minor surface dirt and some minor paint separation to the green pigment by the centre right edge otherwise in good original condition with strong impasto throughout. Held in a plaster gilt frame under glass; unexamined out of frame.
"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

To be sold with a copy of the original purchase invoice dated 21st July 1960.