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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, C.B.E.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, C.B.E.
- Abstract
- inscribed 4 DENIS AND JANE A VERY HAPPY XMAS LOVELY PRESENTS WILLIE WB GRAHAM on a section from a crossword attached to the inside of the card
- oil and gouache
- 18.5 by 23cm.; 7¼ by 9in.
- Executed circa 1961-5.
Provenance
Gifted by the Artist to Denis and Jane Mitchell
Sale, Sotheby's Olympia, 1st March 2007, lot 220, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Sotheby's Olympia, 1st March 2007, lot 220, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet appears sound. The edges of the sheet are deckled. There are some traces of studio detritus and light surface dirt to the work in places. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
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 Geoffrey Bertram for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.