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Claude Lovat Fraser
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Claude Lovat Fraser
- designs for nursery rhymes
- signed
- oil on three panel screen
- 159 by 150cm.; 62½ by 59in.
Exhibited
London, The Leicester Galleries, The Memorial Exhibition of Claude Lovat Fraser, 1921, possibly no.14
Condition
There is a restored hole to the top left of the far right hand panel. There are cracks in the wood along the top edge and central section of the panels and the panels are scuffed and scratched. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals spots of retouching on every panel. The edges of the frame have been chipped and the surface of the screen is dirty and would benefit from a professional clean.
"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
Lovat Fraser produced this screen using his designs for nursery rhymes for the Russian ballet dancer, Tamara Karsavina in 1920. It was then presented to the producers of The Beggar's Opera at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith.