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John Bratby
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- John Bratby
- fishes, donkeys, but no ozone - R.C.A. Studio Interior, 1951-52
- signed
- oil on panel
- 120 by 153cm.; 47¾ by 60¼in.
Provenance
Beaux Arts Gallery, London
Sale, Sotheby's London, 12th October 1988, lot 213
Corporate Collection, UK
Sale, Sotheby's London, 12th October 1988, lot 213
Corporate Collection, UK
Condition
The panel appears to be in good overall condition.
The paint surface is intentionally uneven and pitted and appears to be in good overall condition.
Examination under ultra-violet light reveals scattered areas of fluorescence which appear to be small retouchings, predominantly to areas of impasto. These may be the work of the artist.
Held in a simple rectilinear 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."