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Sir William Coldstream
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir William Coldstream
- Portrait of Walter A. Brandt
- oil on canvas
- 91.5 by 61cm., 36 by 24in.
Provenance
Commissioned from the Artist by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Tate Gallery and toured by the South Bank Centre to Newport Art Gallery and Museum; Norwich, Castle Museum and Manchester, Whitworth Art Gallery, The Paintings of William Coldstream 1908-1987, 1990-91, no.44, illustrated in the exhibition catalogue, p.94
Literature
Bruce Laughton, William Coldstream, Yale University Press, New Haven and London, 2004, p.340, WMC 163.
Condition
There are two spots of staining towards the centre of the right edge, these were probably caused by varnish or a similair medium. The work appears to be in its original condition. Behind glass and held within a gilt wood frame. Unexamined out of its frame. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals no evidence of retouching.
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"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
Painted between 1962 and 63, the present work portrays Walter Augustus Brandt, the merchant banker brother of photographer Bill.