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Alan Davie
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Alan Davie
- Miraculous Cross
- signed, titled, dated March 1968 and inscribed on the reverse; also titled, dated and inscribed on the stretcher bar
- oil on canvas
- 122 by 152.5cm.; 48 by 60in.
Provenance
Private Collection
Pia Zadora
Her sale, Sotheby's London, 12th July 2013, lot 178, where aquired by the present owner
Pia Zadora
Her sale, Sotheby's London, 12th July 2013, lot 178, where aquired by the present owner
Literature
Douglas Hall, Michael Tucker et. al., Alan Davie, Lund Humphries, London, 1992, cat. no.592, p.178.
Condition
Original canvas. The canvas undulates slightly in places but otherwise appears sound. There are some scattered lines of reticulation and craquelure in places, with some associated lifting and small losses in places, most apparent to but not limited to the yellow pigment in the lower left quadrant, the red pigment in the centre, the blue and green pigment near the centre of the right edge, the blue pigment in the upper left quadrant just above the yellow pigment, and also the black-blue pigment just above the yellow in the lower left quadrant, with some further minor instances in one or two places. There is some light surface dirt and studio detritus in places, and there are one or two light scuffs in places, most apparent in the upper right corner. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition, with strong and vivid colours throughout.
Ultraviolet light reveals some areas of fluorescence, which are thought to be in keeping with the artist's materials.
The work is float mounted and presented in a wooden and metal frame, with some framing tape visible around the outer sides of the canvas.
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."