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Jessica Dismorr
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Jessica Dismorr
- Josie Heather Sings a Song
- titled under the mount
- pencil, watercolour and wash
- 26 by 29.5cm.; 10¼ by 11¾in.
- Executed in 1924.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
R.H.M. Ody, from whom acquired by the present owner in the 1970s
R.H.M. Ody, from whom acquired by the present owner in the 1970s
Exhibited
London, Mayor Gallery (details untraced);
London, Rowley Gallery Ltd (details untraced).
London, Rowley Gallery Ltd (details untraced).
Condition
The sheet appears fully laid down to an old backing support, itself adhered to a cream backing card via two hinge strips at the top edge.
There is minor surface dirt and signs of light staining to the sheet, particularly to the curtains on the right, but most of which is not visible in the present frame, with a couple of further very light possible signs of foxing apparent to the sheet. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition, with strong, fresh colours throughout.
Housed behind glass in a thin white wooden frame, set within a cream card mount.
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."