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Sir Peter Blake, R.A.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Peter Blake, R.A.
- Souvenirs for Richard Merkin
- signed and dated 1966, inscribed From Peter & Jann Blake. LONDON. SUMMER 1966 and further inscribed ORIGINAL. ART-WORK. FOR FILM-FUN. 26 JULY 1941.; also signed, titled, dated 1966 and inscribed on the backing board
- pen, ink, crayon and collage on paper
- 29.7 by 22.8cm.; 11¾ by 9in.
Provenance
Gifted by the Artist to Richard Merkin
Sale, Bloomsbury, 21st October 2010, lot 63
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 16th December 2010, lot 6, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Bloomsbury, 21st October 2010, lot 63
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 16th December 2010, lot 6, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is fully laid down onto backing card. The sheet appears sound. The edges of the central lower collaged element appear to lift slightly towards the left side of the work, but otherwise the collaged elements appear securely attached.
There are several areas of loss to the figure of the girl in the upper right corner, and there is evidence of some very slight lifting and flaking to the area of loss at the girl's lower waist. There is some possible fading to the figure in the lower left corner. There is a line of old discoloured adhesive to the upper right of the lower collaged element. There is some slight staining and discolouration apparent to the edges of the sheet, apparent primarily to the centre of the left vertical edge. There are some very small scattered spots of foxing, primarily apparent towards the lower half of the work. There are some spots of light surface dirt, primarily towards the upper horizontal edge and at the upper left corner. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.
The work is presented in a painted wooden frame, held under glass.
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."