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David Bomberg
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- David Bomberg
- Barges
- signed and dated 1921
pencil, watercolour, gouache and gum arabic
- 24 by 30.5cm.; 9½ by 12in.
Provenance
Browse and Darby, London, where acquired by the present owners, 1987
Condition
The sheet is sound. There are some areas of surface craquelure to the gum arabic and darker green and blue pigments in the upper third of the composition, otherwise in good overall condition with strong colours throughout.
Held in a plaster gilt frame with canvas inset under glass; unexamined out of 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
The present work is related to the two oil versions of Barges of 1919 (Tate Collection and Private Collection respectively) although in colouring and details it is closer to the painting now in the Tate. Initially inspired by a view from a canal bridge seen on a cycling outing with his wife, the two oil paintings that resulted offer very different interpretations of the image.