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Leo Davy
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Leo Davy
- Untitled
- signed with initials and dated 56
- oil on board
- 61 by 32.5cm.; 24 by 12¾in.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Condition
Unexamined out of frame.
There are is very slight rounding to the corners of the board, with a few further nicks and nips apparent to the extreme edge, owing to the work being float-mounted.
There are some tiny traces of studio detritus apparent upon very close inspection, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals scattered traces of fluorescence and probable retouchings to the white pigment and to the extreme edges in line with the aforementioned possible frame abrasions. These have all been very sensitively executed.
Housed behind glass in a thick, dark wooden frame, float-mounted against a black backing.
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."