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Clive Barker
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Clive Barker
- Letter from Prison (7854 Fraser 1969)
- oil on canvas
- 95 by 60cm.; 37½ by 23½in.
Provenance
Robert Fraser
His sale, Christie's South Kensington, 25th September 1986, lot 228, where acquired by the present owner
His sale, Christie's South Kensington, 25th September 1986, lot 228, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Birch & Conran Fine Art, British Pop Art, 1987, un-numbered exhibition (as Letter from Prison).
Condition
There is very slight undulation in the extreme bottom right corner.
There are a few minor areas of craquelure to the black background, and one or two tiny handling marks apparent, including a small possible surface scuff in the bottom right quadrant, and a surface scratch to the upper left edge, but this excepting the work appears in good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals a couple of minor possible spots of fluorescence and possible retouchings to the bottom half of the composition.
Housed in a thin black painted wooden frame.
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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."