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Oscar Nemon
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Oscar Nemon
- Maquette for Head of Sir Winston Churchill
- signed on the reverse
- painted plaster on a wooden base
- Height (including base): 16cm.; 6¼in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist, and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Head: There are cracks to the left side of the head and chips around the base of the figure. The wooden base is worn and has a crack to the left side, a chip to the front, and various marks and scratches.
Standing figure: There is a stain to the front of the base. There are two peices of brown tape residue on the left side of the figure. The work is slightly discoloured.
"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
To be sold together with a maquette for the standing figure of Sir Winston Churchill by the same hand.