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Bernard Leach
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Bernard Leach
- Owl
- signed with initials and dated 35
- pencil
- 12.5 by 13cm.; 5 by 5¼in.
Provenance
Acquired by a Private Collection, U.K., circa 1990s
Condition
The sheet is fully laid down to a backing sheet.
The edges of the sheet are slightly deckled. There is staining to the sheet and a couple of small specks of light foxing, including time staining corresponding to the mount, visible when the work is viewed out of the frame. There is a very minor old crease to the bottom left corner, not visible in the present mount, but this excepting the work appears in good overall condition.
Housed behind glass in a black wooden frame, set within a cream card mount. Stamped with Estate Stamp by Janet Leach, the Artist's widow, on the backing board.
Please contact 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."