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Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson, A.R.A.
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson, A.R.A.
- Twilight (L. G. 20)
- Plate: 203 by 150mm; 8 1/8 by 5 7/8 in
- Sheet: 334 by 233mm; 13½ by 9 1/8 in
Drypoint printed with tone, 1916, a rich impression with burr of this rare subject, signed in pencil within the platemark beneath the image, on F.J. Head & Co. laid paper, with full margins, in good condition apart from slight light-staining
Provenance
Redfern Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owners in July 1986
Literature
New York, Frederick Keppel & Co., Etchings and Lithographs by C.R.W.Nevinson, 1919
London, The Leicester Galleries at the Alpine Club Gallery, Nash and Nevinson in War and Peace, October – November 1977, Nevinson section cat.no.20
Condition
A velvety impression printing with burr. A deckle at lower sheet edge. In good condition apart from a small stain beneath the platemark at lower right. Two small areas of discoloration to left and right margins verso just visible recto. Small tabs of brown paper tape at lower tips of sheet recto. Remains of brown paper tape at top corners verso, uneven backboard-staining.
"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."