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John Hitchens
估價
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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描述
- John Hitchens
- The Sweep of the Hills
- signed on the reverse; also signed, titled, dated 1960 and further inscribed on an artist's label attached to stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 45.5 by 91.5cm.; 18 by 36in.
來源
Acquired directly from the Artist by Wilfrid A. Evill, by whom bequeathed to Honor Frost in 1963
展覽
Brighton, Brighton Art Gallery, The Wilfrid Evill Memorial Exhibition, June - August 1965, cat. no.58.
Condition
Original canvas.
The work is in generally excellent original condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals no apparent signs of retouching.
Held under glass in a painted and gilt plaster frame; unexamined out of 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."
拍品資料及來源
Both The Sweep of the Hills and Windy Day depict views towards Duncton Hill, on the South Downs, from the edge of Greenleaves wood.
We are grateful to John Hitchens for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present and following work.