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Peter Kinley
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Peter Kinley
- Orange Figure
- signed and dated 63 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 40 by 35.5cm.; 15¾ by 14in.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London
Austin/Desmond Fine Art, London, where acquired by the present owner
Austin/Desmond Fine Art, London, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Peter Kinley, 3rd December 1963 - 4th January 1964, cat. no.15.
Condition
Unexamined out of frame.
Original canvas.
There are one of two very fine diagonal hairline cracks visible to the bottom left hand quadrant, visible upon closer inspection. There are a few further lines of craquelure to the surface, including to the orange pigment on the right. There is one tiny spot just to the right of the white pigment which appears to be lifting slightly. This excepting the work appears to be in good condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals pigments which fluoresce which appear to be the hand of the artist, and there may be one or two tiny minor flecks of retouching to the orange pigment on the left.
Housed behind glass, float-mounted in a white-washed, wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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"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."