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John Piper
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Piper
- The Congreve Monument at Stowe
- signed; titled on the reverse
- ink, watercolour, coloured chalk and pastel
- 45 by 36cm.; 17¾ by 14in., mounted as an oval
Provenance
Gifted by the Artist to the present owner
Condition
The sheet is sound, undulating slightly, and is not laid down but adhered to the backing along the upper edge. The left edge of the sheet is deckled and there are artist's pinholes in the upper corners.
There are a few specks of studio detritus, but generally the work is in good overall condition with strong colours throughout. The beginning of the inscription on the reverse which is written in pink chalk has bled through slightly to the front, but this is not visible in the current mount.
Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame with a cream mount.
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.
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."