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Alan Davie
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alan Davie
- Study for the Temple No. 4 (White)
- signed, titled, dated 56 and numbered OPUS 0.183
- oil on board
- 101.5 by 122cm.; 40 by 48in.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London
Private Collection
Exhibited
New York, ACA Galleries, Alan Davie: The Alchemical Journey, 15th May-12th June 2004.
Literature
Alan Bowness, Alan Davie, Lund Humphries, London, 1967, no.145.
Condition
The board is in good original condition.
Nail heads are visible along each edge of the board. The paint surface is thin in places, particularly in the corners of the board, but this is the intention of the artist. There may be a small spot of paint loss in the lower right quadrant, but again this appear inherent to the work.
There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light.
Held in a simple 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."