Lot 25
  • 25

Richard Allen

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Richard Allen
  • White Painting XII
  • signed and stamped with the Artist's studio stamp on the canvas overlap
  • oil on canvas
  • 61 by 61cm.; 24 by 24in.

Provenance

Sale, Sotheby's Olympia, 1st March 2007, lot 324, where acquired by the present owner

Condition

Original canvas. There is some very slight rubbing around the outer edges of the canvas, and a small push towards the upper right vertical edge. There are some very minor lines of scattered craquelure to the canvas, primarily in the upper left corner, only visible upon very close inspection. There are slight stretcher lines visible around the edges of the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is unframed. 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."