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Duncan Grant
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Duncan Grant
- Two Girls In A Doorway
- signed
- oil on canvas
- 83 by 54cm.; 32¾ by 21¼in.
- Executed circa 1925-6.
Provenance
London Artists' Association, where acquired by Saxon Sydney-Turner
Gifted by the above to Barbara Bagenal, and thence by descent to the present owner
Gifted by the above to Barbara Bagenal, and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Original canvas. The canvas undulates slightly, and there are several pinholes apparent along the left vertical edge, but otherwise the canvas appears sound. There are some minor frame abrasions around the edges of the canvas. There are some fine scattered lines of craquelure in places, and one or two areas of very minor reticulation. There are a couple of spots of loss to the green dress of the girl on the right, with one or two spots of lifting elsewhere. There is some light surface dirt across the work and a spot of detritus above the signature in the lower right corner with some additional uneveness to the paint surface. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals an uneven varnish layer. There are no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
The work is presented in an ornate gilt frame.
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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Richard Shone for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.