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Eric Gill, 1882-1940
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Eric Gill
- meggie albanesi
- signed with initials, dated 24.5.24 and inscribed Meggie Albanesi, full size detail of head for carving (from photo), squared for transfer
- pencil, unframed
- 18x18.5cm.; 7x7¼in.
Condition
The sheet is sound. The work is executed on a re-used piece of paper inscribed on the reverse. The pinkish tinge is due to the orange colour on the reverse. There is some creasing to the upper right corner and a tiny pinhead sized hole to the bottom of the right edge. There is some light surface dirt. Otherwise in good overall condition. The further two other drawings have some minor staining. All held within cream mounts and unframed.
"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
To be sold together a with pencil drawing of Joanna Gill and a female nude study by the same hand, all unframed.