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David Bomberg
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- David Bomberg
- St Catherine's Monastery, Palestine
- oil on tracing paper
- 57.2 by 54.5cm.; 22½ by 21¾in.
- Executed in 1926.
Provenance
Runkel-Hue-Williams Ltd., London
Sale, Sotheby's London, 30th September 1998, lot 146
Private Collection, London
Their sale, Christie's London, 21st May 2009, lot 72, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Sotheby's London, 30th September 1998, lot 146
Private Collection, London
Their sale, Christie's London, 21st May 2009, lot 72, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is not fully laid down, but appears adhered in at least the corners to a backing card. There are very minor creases and old repaired tears to the extreme edges, most visible down the extreme left hand edge, and only partially visible in the present frame. There are further creases across the sheet in keeping with the nature of the materials.
There are spots of possible early foxing to the central belt and foreground, and possible staining to the bottom left hand corner. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition.
Housed behind glass in a thick gilt wooden frame.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions with regards to 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."