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John Minton
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- John Minton
- Deserted Garrison
- signed and dated 1947
- pen and ink, ink wash, charcoal and coloured chalks
- 27 by 37cm.; 10½ by 14½in.
Provenance
Alex Reid & Lefevre, London
Wilfrid A. Evill, by whom bequeathed to Honor Frost in 1963
Wilfrid A. Evill, by whom bequeathed to Honor Frost in 1963
Exhibited
London, The Home of Wilfrid A. Evill, Contemporary Art Society, Pictures, Drawings, Water Colours and Sculpture, April - May 1961, (part IV- section 4), cat. no.12;
Brighton, Brighton Art Gallery, The Wilfrid Evill Memorial Exhibition, June - August 1965, cat. no.111;
Reading, Reading Museum and Art Gallery, John Minton 1917-1957, Paintings, Drawings Illustrations and Stage Designs, 2nd - 30th November 1974, cat. no.39 (as Deserted Garrison, Corsica), with tour to Graves Art Gallery, Sheffield.
Condition
The sheet is sound and has been laid down.
There are a few media marks in the upper right corner. Otherwise the work is in good original condition.
Held under glass in a painted wood frame.
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."