Lot 19
  • 19

Graham Sutherland, O.M.

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Graham Sutherland, O.M.
  • Study for Landscape; Orange and Blue (1971)
  • numbered for transfer and additionally numbered 34/77/71; also numbered 78/72 on the reverse
  • watercolour, gouache, pen and ink, ink wash and pencil, squared for transfer
  • 23 by 18cm.; 9 by 7in.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by Giorgio Soavi in the early 1970s and thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

The sheets are not laid down and have been taken from notebooks. The edges are slightly worn and there is a tiny tear to one of the corners. There are a few light creases, media marks and scattered specks of staining to each of the sketches and the surfaces are slightly dirty. There are artist pinholes at transfer points on two of the sheets. These woks are unframed. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6424 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.
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Catalogue Note

The present work is to be sold along with 2 additional leaves from the artist's sketchbooks, all watercolour, gouache, pen and ink, ink wash and pencil. These additional leaves are variously numbered and dated.