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Ceri Richards
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceri Richards
- The Pianist
- signed and dated 1946; titled and inscribed No.8 on the reverse
- pen and ink, ink wash and watercolour
- 37.5 by 54.5cm.; 14¾ by 21½in.
Provenance
The Piccadilly Gallery, London, whence acquired by the previous owners in February 1968
Sale, Bonham's, London, 28th November 2006, lot 81, sold for £8,700
Sale, Bonham's, London, 28th November 2006, lot 81, sold for £8,700
Condition
The work is on wove paper which has not been laid down. The sheet is attached to the mount by three pieces of adhesive tape along the upper edge. There are artist's pinholes along each edge of the sheet.
There are some minor stains to the sheet, particularly around the pin holes, but otherwise the paint surface is in good overall condition.
Held under glass in a simple wooden 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."