Lot 344
  • 344

Keith Vaughan

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • Keith Vaughan
  • Male Nude
  • dated 10 xii 48
  • pencil on paper
  • 25 by 18cm.; 9¾ by 7in.

Provenance

Austin/Desmond Fine Art, London
Sale, Sotheby's London, 24th November 2004, lot 267, where acquired by the present owner

Condition

The sheet is sound and has been taken from a notebook as indicated by the upper edge. The sheet undulates very slightly and has been attached to the backing with adhesive in various places. There is a slight crease in the upper left corner and a small crease near the right edge. The sheet has discoloured slightly, mainly about the lower edge. There are a few tiny specks of staining. There are four tiny indentations to the sheet, in the lower right quadrant and two indentations near the centre of the work. Held under glass in a wood frame with a cream mount; unexamined out of 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."