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Graham Sutherland, O.M.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Graham Sutherland, O.M.
- devastation: east end, bombed houses, 1941
- pen and ink, crayon and wash
- 18.5 by 31.5cm.; 7¼ by 12½in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Imperial War Museum, The War Drawings, 1982, cat. no.35;
Genova, Museo Dell'Accademia Ligustica Di Belle Arti, Sutherland, Storia Segreta, 1922-1979, 1992, cat. no.44, illustrated in the catalogue p.57;
San Gabriele, Fondazione Stavros, 6a Biennale D'Arte Sacra, 1994 illustrated in the catalogue p.234.
Genova, Museo Dell'Accademia Ligustica Di Belle Arti, Sutherland, Storia Segreta, 1922-1979, 1992, cat. no.44, illustrated in the catalogue p.57;
San Gabriele, Fondazione Stavros, 6a Biennale D'Arte Sacra, 1994 illustrated in the catalogue p.234.
Literature
R. Tassi, Sutherland, Disegni di guerra, Electa Milano, 1979, no.40, illustrated p.54;
Sutherland, The Wartime Drawings, Electa International, 1980, no.40, illustrated p.58.
Sutherland, The Wartime Drawings, Electa International, 1980, no.40, illustrated p.58.
Condition
The work is on wove paper. The sheet has been mounted onto a passepartout so that the verso of the sheet is visible within the mount. There is a crease running vertically down the centre of the sheet. The upper and lower edges of the sheet appear intentionally uneven. There is a little scuff along the upper edge of the sheet in the upper left quadrant.
The surface of the sheet appears to be in good overall condition.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
The following condition report has been provided by the paper restorer Jane McAusland:
This group of drawings from one European Collection have all been well conserved in good quality mounts and have benefited from not being exposed to light. There is a little surface abrasion in some of the collection. Also the odd fox mark and other small imperfections. Otherwise there condition is remarkably good.
"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
Sold together with a photograph of the work signed K Sutherland and dated Dec 17 1986.