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Ceri Richards
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceri Richards
- Sculptor
- signed and dated 1936 twice; also signed, inscribed, titled and dated September 1936 on the backboard
- pen and ink on paper, laid on board
- 33.5 by 50.5cm.; 13¼ by 19¾in.
Provenance
The Artist
Igino Cerastico, Milan, and thence by descent to Louisa Zecca
Private Collection, Italy
Igino Cerastico, Milan, and thence by descent to Louisa Zecca
Private Collection, Italy
Condition
The sheet is laid down onto a backing board, and peeling away in the bottom right hand corner. The sheet is unevenly cut along the top edge, with deckling throughout. There are what appear to be a cluster of old pinholes above the lower edge in the left hand quadrant. These appear to have torn very slightly.
There is small area of loss in the bottom right hand corner that seems in keeping with the nature of the work, and is not visible in the current mount. There is a further noticeable crease to the bottom left hand corner, with two further very slight tears along the extreme right hand edge. The paper is slightly discoloured, with a spot of staining the top left hand corner and further spots of surface matter to the sheet. This excepting the work appears to be in good condition.
Housed behind glass in a thick wooden frame.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."