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Christopher Wood
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Christopher Wood
- Study of a Reclining Female Nude
- signed and dated 1928.
- pencil
- 28.5 by 47cm.; 11¼ by 18½in.
Provenance
Sale, Christie's London, 23rd June 1994, lot 131, where acquired by David Bowie
Condition
The sheet is attached to the mount by two tabs along the top edge, but is not laid down. The sheet is very slightly cockled and there are three small horizontal tears along the extreme vertical edges, only one of which is visible in the present mount. There are some further light handling marks visible. The sheet is slightly time stained throughout, with the edges bearing evidence of having been covered by a previous mount. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition.
The sheet is window mounted and held within a simple gilt painted wooden 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."