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Frank Auerbach
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Frank Auerbach
- Head of Julia
- signed and dated 1986
- charcoal and chalk on paper
- 86.5 by 76.5cm.; 34 by 30in.
Provenance
Marlborough Fine Art, London, where acquired by the previous owner
Private Collection, U.S.A.
Private Collection, U.S.A.
Exhibited
London, Marlborough Fine Art, Frank Auerbach, Recent Paintings and Drawings, 7th January - 6th February 1987, cat. no.34., illustrated.
Literature
William Feaver, Frank Auerbach, Rizzoli, New York, 2009, cat. no.558, p.300, illustrated.
Condition
Unexamined out of frame.
The sheet is formed of two sections, horizontally jointed towards the top edge. The sheets appear laid down to a single backing sheet, with deckled edges and cockling throughout. There are pin holes visible in the corners and mid-way to the extreme right and left hand edges, visible upon close inspection.
As to be expected with works of this nature, the paper has been worked and handled by the Artist. This excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
Housed behind glass in a thin silver wooden frame, set against a grey linen textured mount. Unexamined out of 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.
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"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."