- 202
Angus McBean (1904-1990)
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Angus McBean
- Vivien Leigh, 1937, and Audrey Hepburn, 1951
Two silver prints, each signed and dated in white Chinagraph pencil in the lower left margin. The reverse of each with annotations in pen by the photographer and with McBean's copyright stamp. The Vivien Leigh is mounted with an example of the British 31 pence stamp based upon this image which was issued in 1985. Framed.
Provenance
Both purchased from the Zelda Cheatle Gallery, London.
Condition
The portrait of Leigh has a flattened crease near the lower left margin and another, with retouching, at the right print edge. Otherwise condition of both is very good.
"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."