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Louis le Brocquy, H.R.H.A.
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Louis le Brocquy, H.R.H.A.
- Tinkers Enter the City
- signed and dated 46
pen and ink and watercolour
- 23 by 33.5cm.; 9 by 13¼in.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London
Howard Bliss Esq
Redfern Gallery, London
Sale, Sotheby's London, 11th May 2006, lot 108
Sale, Dolans, Galway, 20th November 2006, lot 85, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Le Brocquy Watercolours, May - June 1947, cat. no.33;
New York, Brooklyn Museum, British Council, 17th Biennal, International Watercolour Exhibition, 1953, cat. no.18;
London, Gimpel Fils, Works on Paper, February - March 1976, cat. no.32;
London, Gimpel Fils, Louis le Brocquy, April - May 1991, cat. no.2.
New York, Brooklyn Museum, British Council, 17th Biennal, International Watercolour Exhibition, 1953, cat. no.18;
London, Gimpel Fils, Works on Paper, February - March 1976, cat. no.32;
London, Gimpel Fils, Louis le Brocquy, April - May 1991, cat. no.2.
Condition
The sheet appears sound and the work appears in excellent overall condition with strong colours throughout.
Held under glass in gilt frame with a white backboard; unexamined out of frame.
Please telephone the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about 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."