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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, C.B.E.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, C.B.E.
- Porticello
- signed, titled and dated 1955 and inscribed on the backboard
- oil on board, relief
- 23.5 by 30.5cm.; 9ΒΌ by 12in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owners' uncle in the 1950 and thence by descent
Condition
Not examine out of frame. The board appears to be stable. There are some scratches to the board with further rubbing which appears to be consistent with the artist's working method. There is some foxing and very minor traces of staining visible in the white pigments and surface dirt particularly in the recesses of the relief. Overall the work appears to be in very good and original condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of florescence or retouching.
The work is presented in a small painted frame.
Please contact 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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Geoffrey Bertram for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.