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Rex Whistler
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rex Whistler
- The Racer and The Chap
- The former signed and inscribed He didn't use Shell petrol - but now he does!; the latter; inscribed This Chap uses Shell and This Chap doesn't.
- pencil, pen and ink and gouache
- the former: 24 by 15.5cm.; 9½ by 6in.; the latter 25.5 by 14.5cm.; 10 by 5¾in.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, The Shell Mex and BP Advertising Collection, 10 September 2003, lots 43 & 44
Literature
The former: Whistler and L. Whistler, AHA, London 1946, illustrated;
Whistler and L. Whistler, !OHO!, London 1946, illustrated
The latter: Whistler and L. Whistler, AHA, London 1946, illustrated;
Whistler and L. Whistler, !OHO!, London 1946, illustrated
Condition
The former: On wove paper. There are various spots of staining around the drawing and some handling marks to the edges. There are some light creases towards the upper and lower edges.
The latter: There are two spots of staining within the lower left quadrant probablt caused by glue. There is a horizontal and a diagonal crease across the sheet in the upper half, and various smaller creases throughout the entire work.
Both works are under glass with cream mounts and held in pine frames.
"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."