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David Bomberg
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- David Bomberg
- The Man In The Hat (Self Portrait)
- oil on canvas
- 53 by 43cm.; 20¾ by 17in.
- Executed in 1930.
Provenance
Mrs Lilian Bomberg
Tib Lane Gallery, Manchester, where acquired by the previous owner
Private Collection
Their sale, Christie's London, 18th November 2005, lot 74, where acquired by the present owner
Tib Lane Gallery, Manchester, where acquired by the previous owner
Private Collection
Their sale, Christie's London, 18th November 2005, lot 74, where acquired by the present owner
Literature
William Lipke, David Bomberg: A Critical Study of His Life & Work, 1967, A.S. Barnes & Company, London, p.71, illustrated.
Condition
Original canvas.
There are minor signs of abrasion and loss to all four corners, perhaps in line with a previous framing. There is minor surface dirt and a light possible bloom, with a few areas of craquelure, especially to the darker pigments. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals areas of fluorescence to the extreme right hand edge, possibly in line with a previous framing.
Housed in a tight dark wooden frame.
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."