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Ken Currie
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Ken Currie
- The Crane Driver, 1987
- signed and dated l.r.: Currie 87
- conte pencil and pastel
- 69 by 89 cm., 27ΒΌ by 35 in.
Provenance
Raab Gallery, London
Condition
The picture appears to be in generally good condition, with no signs of damage or restoration. Unexamined out of frame.
"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
During the 1980s, Ken Currie produced large scale portraits in a bold, graphic style, working in both oil and charcoal. These works document the desolation and despair felt by the working class amongst Glasgow’s industrial decline, often drawing upon Currie’s own experiences of the city streets. These portraits were rarely modelled on a specific sitter, aiding the notion that the figure in each portrait represents Everyman.