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William Gear, R.A.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- William Gear, R.A.
- St Ives
- signed and dated 48; further signed, titled, dated JUNE '48 and inscribed on the reverse
- pencil, charcoal, watercolour and wash
- 55.5 by 38.5cm.; 21¾ by 15in.
Condition
The sheet is not laid down but is adhered to a card mount via a hinge strip down each side.
There is very slight cockling to the sheet, which has a deckled left edge, and further minor handling marks. There are two minor old creases in the top left corner, not visible in the present mount, and a further slight compression to the centre of the left edge.
There are minor signs of slight studio detritus, and very slight staining to the sheet, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition, with strong, fresh colours throughout.
Housed behind glass in a grey and white painted 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."