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Louis Grimshaw
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Louis Grimshaw
- Old Chelsea
- signed l.l.: Louis Grimshaw
- oil on panel
- 30.5 by 44cm., 12 by 17¼in.
Provenance
Sotheby's Belgravia, 9 March 1976, lot 162;
Christie's, 3 February 1978, lot 63
Christie's, 3 February 1978, lot 63
Condition
STRUCTURE
The panel appears sound. There are four small areas of paint loss to the buildings in the centre. There is also a faint craquelure pattern is apparent in areas of the sky.
UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Ultraviolet light reveals areas of retouching along the upper edge due to frame rubbing, to some of the craquelure in the sky upper left, and also a small spot near the lower right edge.
FRAME
Held in a gilt composite frame with a canvas slip.
"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."