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Gwen John
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Gwen John
- little girl holding flowers
- signed
- pencil, pen and ink
- 24 by 19cm.; 9½ by 7½in.
Provenance
Matthiessen Ltd., London
Browse & Darby Ltd., London
Exhibited
London, Matthiessen Ltd., Gwen John Memorial Exhibition, E.J.55, 1946;
Canada, National Gallery, British Drawings, Canada, 1948;
London, The Arts Council of Great Britain, Gwen John Paintings, 1952, no.42;
London, Matthiessen Ltd., February - March, 1958, no.29
Canada, National Gallery, British Drawings, Canada, 1948;
London, The Arts Council of Great Britain, Gwen John Paintings, 1952, no.42;
London, Matthiessen Ltd., February - March, 1958, no.29
Condition
On wove paper. The upper right quadrant appears to have been damaged by water, although this has not affected the image. The sheet undulates slightly. The work is faded. Under glass with a green mount and held in a gilt wood and 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."