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Robert Medley
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Medley
- Painted Door
- oil on panel
- 102.5 by 66cm.; 40ΒΌ by 26in.
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's, 6th October 1993, lot 127
Condition
There are some quite considerable vertical cracks in the panel, particularly in the lower left quadrant. There are scattered tiny holes in all fur quadrants.
The cracks in the panel have caused cracking in all four quadrants of the paint surface.
Examination under ultra-violet light reveals scattered areas of retouching in all four quadrants.
Held in a black painted wooden frame.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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
The present lot was originally painted, recto and verso in 1927-28 for the artist's friend Kathleen Dillon. The two images have since been divided. They were made for the serving hatch at Dillon's house in Chelsea Park Gardens, with the kites on the dining room side and the abstract architectural design facing the kitchen.