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John Copnall
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- John Copnall
- Abstract Forms on White No.1
- oil and collage on canvas
- 75.5 by 100cm.; 29¾ by 39½in.
- Executed circa 1969.
Provenance
Paisnel Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner circa 2008
Condition
The canvas appears structurally sound.
There is very minor surface dirt, with corresponding flecks of studio detritus visible upon very close inspection. The work is float-mounted and there are areas of corresponding very slight loss to the canvas overlap area, with a further very slight area of faint craquelure to the extreme edge of the top right quadrant. This excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
Housed in a white and silver gilt frame, float-mounted.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 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."