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Rex Whistler
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rex Whistler
- Bookmaker and Backer
- signed and inscribed One bookmaker arrived late on common petrol but - the successful backer went home on SHELL
- pen and ink
- 30.5 by 19.5cm.; 12 by 7¾in.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, The Shell Mex and BP Advertising Collection, 10 September 2003, lot 40
Literature
Whistler and L. Whistler, AHA, London 1946, illustrated;
Whistler and L. Whistler, !OHO!, London 1946, illustrated
Whistler and L. Whistler, !OHO!, London 1946, illustrated
Condition
On wove paper. There are several spots of staining towards the upper edge and handling marks around the edges of the sheet. There are various media marks probably caused by the artist during the creation of the work. Under glass and held in a white wooden frame. Unexamined out of its frame.
"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
Executed in 1932.