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Paul Noble
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Paul Noble
- Twenty Five and a Half Henry Moore Sculptures as Chinese Scholars Stone
signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated 05
- pencil on paper
- 199.4 by 98.4cm.; 78 1/2 by 38 3/4 in.
Provenance
Maureen Paley Gallery, London
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2005
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly darker in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. It is hinged to the backing board in a few places along the top edge. There are artist's pin holes in all four corners and undulation to the sheet throughout. There is a minute tear to the upper centre of the right extreme edge and a pin head-sized puncture mark towards the centre of the left edge. Both are visible only upon very close inspection. There are two shallow creases in the lower left and right hand quadrants and a few light handling marks and light wear along the top edge, probably original to the work's execution.
"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."