- 37
Robert Adams
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Adams
- Untitled Sketches for Figurative Sculptures
- ink on paper
- 30.3 by 44.5cm.; 12 by 17½in.
- Executed in 1948.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Exhibited
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams - A Retrospective, 25th February - 5th April 2003, cat. no.4;
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams: Works on Paper, 17th January - 2nd March 2013, un-numbered exhibition.
London, Gimpel Fils, Robert Adams: Works on Paper, 17th January - 2nd March 2013, un-numbered exhibition.
Condition
The sheet is affixed to the mount with one tab at each of the upper corners. The sheet appears sound. There are some soft creases to the sheet, predominantly at the upper horizontal edge and at the lower two corners, and there is some slight discolouration around the edges of the sheet. There are one or two extremely tiny spots of foxing. Subject to the above, the work is in good overall condition, with bright and fresh pigments throughout.
The work is float mounted and presented in a simple wooden frame, held under glass.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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"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."