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Peter Howson
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Peter Howson
- The Temptation of St. Anthony
- signed
oil on canvas
- 243.8 by 182.9cm.; 96 by 72in.
- Executed in 1998.
Provenance
Flowers East Gallery, New York
Condition
Colours:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the flesh tones of the figures have a slightly more orange-pink hue in the original.
Condition:
The work is in very good condition. There are tiny light rub marks to the lower left corner, towards the bottom and top of the right extreme edge, and to the top left corner. There is a tiny pinhole and media lifting to the right bottom cheek of the figure in the lower right corner. There are a number of tiny scattered media accretions to the left bottom cheek of the seated woman in the lower left quadrant. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet light.
"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."