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Vanessa Bell
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Vanessa Bell
- Carpet Design (Green Balls)
- signed and titled on the reverse
- oil on paper
- 51 by 76cm.; 20 by 30in.
Provenance
The Mayor Gallery, London
Condition
The work is executed on wove paper. There are two sections of the sheet that have been torn away to the lower edge, and to the upper right corner. The sheet has been variously creased and torn throughout; the most substantial of the tears runs horizontally from the right edge (approximately 29cm in length), and the other vertically from the upper edge (approximately 20cm in length). There are artist's pinholes in all four corners, and towards the upper edge, although these were probably made during the creation of the work. The paint surface is slightly dirty. The peice is presented in a wooden frame and held between two sheets of glass so that both sides of the work can be viewed.
"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
This work is the original design for the carpet that was displayed in the 'Music Room' by Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell at the Lefevre Gallery in December 1932. The design in an abbreviated form was worked in wool cross-stitch as a cushion cover , by Ethel Grant; this is in the Garden Room at Charleston House.