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Sir Stanley Spencer R.A., 1891-1959
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Stanley Spencer R.A.
- portrait of gilbert spencer
- inscribed Gilbert by Stan, on our honeymoon
- pencil
- 34x24cm.; 13¼x9½in.
Exhibited
Cambridge, Fitzwilliam Museum, 1976
Odney Club, Cookham Festival, Stanley Spencer and his Family, May 1977
Oxford, Ashmolean Museum, The Ruskin Drawing School under Sydney Carline and his Staff, 8th July - 8th September, 1977
Condition
The sheet is sound though there is some very light creasing towards the lower edge. There are two tiny specks of brown staining to the left of the figure and a few very light scattered spots of foxing which are only visible upon close inspection. Held under glass within a cream mount in a gold painted 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."