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Edward Burra
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Edward Burra
- Vase of Leaves
- pencil and watercolour
- 103 by 72cm.; 40½ by 28¼in.
- Executed in 1957-9.
Provenance
Alex Reid & Lefevre Ltd, London
Private Collection
Private Collection
Exhibited
London, Alex Reid & Lefevre Ltd, Watercolours by Edward Burra, 7th - 30th May 1959, cat. no.2, illustrated.
Literature
Andrew Causey, Edward Burra, Complete Catalogue, Phaidon, Oxford, 1985, cat. no.262, illustrated.
Condition
The sheet has been laid down onto a backing card. There is one pinhole in each of the upper corners, most likely inkeeping with the artist's working method. The sheet has an uneven edge, which appears to be consistent with the artist's working materials, and there are also several extremely small tears and creases around the edges, including two small incisions at the extreme upper horizontal edge, only visible when viewed unframed. There are several very small repaired tears to the upper left corner, as well as one repaired tear towards the upper right vertical edge, only visible when viewed unframed. There are some extremely small losses to the watercolour scattered across the work, most apparent in the dark green painted areas in the upper and lower left quadrants. There is some very minor surface dirt and studio detritus across the work. The watercolour is strong and vivid and, subject to the above, the work appears to be in good condition.
The work is framed and glazed, presented in a painted wooden frame with linen slip.
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."