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Cecil Collins
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Cecil Collins
- still life
- signed and dated 1945; also signed, titled, dated and inscribed watercolour on the reverse
- watercolour
- 62 by 43cm.; 24¼ by 16¾in.
Provenance
Private Collection
Condition
The work is on wove paper which has not been laid down. All four edges of the sheet are. The sheet undulates slightly across the centre of the surface. There are small pieces of tape along the top and bottom edges of the sheet which attach the work to the mount. There are further adhesive marks on the left and right edges of the recto which appear to be the result of a previous attempt to attach the sheet to the mount. There are further small pieces of tape on the centre of the bottom edge and on the lower left corner.
There are small spots of foxing across the sheet which is visible though the watercolour. The paint surface is otherwise in good overall condition.
Presented behind glass in a silk mount and held in a wooden and plaster painted frame which has been subject to woodworm.
"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."