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Lucian Freud
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucian Freud
- Letter from Lucian Freud to Stephen Spender
- ink, crayon and watercolour on paper
- 33.7 by 24.6cm.; 13 1/4 by 9 5/8 in.
- Executed in 1941.
Provenance
Stephen Spender, London
Thence by descent to the present owners
Thence by descent to the present owners
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone is richer and warmer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached verso to the mount in several places. There are folding creases throughout and very light handling marks and surface dirt in places, all of which are in keeping with the work's nature as a letter.
"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."