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Gwen John
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Gwen John
- a novice and two girls wearing hats
- stamped with signature
- watercolour and gouache
- 16 by 12cm.; 6¼ by 4¾in.
Exhibited
London, Faerber and Maison Ltd, Gwen John Exhibition, November 1964, no.34
Condition
On wove paper. The left and bottom edges are deckled and there is an extremely small dark mark towards the lower left corner as well as a small spot of staining towards the upper left edge of the piece. There is a light curved scratch, exactly 8cm. in length above the level of the figures' hats. Otherwise the work is in good condition. Held under glass in a silver and gilt plaster frame. Unexamined out of its 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."
"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 dates to the 1920s. We are grateful to Cecily Langdale for her kind assistance with the cataloguing of this lot.