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Ben Nicholson, O.M.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Ben Nicholson, O.M.
- 1968 (parchment)
- signed and titled on the backboard
- pencil and wash over a printed base
- 32 by 38cm.; 12½ by 15in.
Provenance
Galerie Beyeler, Basel
Crane Kalman Gallery, London, where acquired by Dr. Charles Lewsen, 1969
Sale, Sotheby's London, 8th March 1995, lot 112, where acquired by David Bowie
Crane Kalman Gallery, London, where acquired by Dr. Charles Lewsen, 1969
Sale, Sotheby's London, 8th March 1995, lot 112, where acquired by David Bowie
Exhibited
Basel, Galerie Beyeler, Ben Nicholson, April - 15th June 1968, cat. no.72, illustrated pl.72.
Condition
The sheet has been laid down to the backing board along the top edge. There is evidence of previous mounting tabs to the reverse. There is minor cockling to the sheet. The edges of the sheet are unevenly cut and the sheet is sound. There are copper stains to the reverse of the work, possibly resulting from the printing process, which are visible in two very small places to the front of the sheet. There are some further traces of studio detritus and light staining to the sheet, visible upon close inspection. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition.
The sheet is float mounted on the artist's backing board, and held within a gilt frame, 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."