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Eric Kennington, R.A.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Eric Kennington, R.A.
- Bourlon Wood Hill
- signed
- watercolour, gouache and pencil on paper
- 38 by 63.5cm.; 15 by 25in.
- Executed circa March - May 1919.
Provenance
The Artist's Estate
Christopher Kennington, March 1975
Jennings Fine Art, Monmouthshire, where acquired by the present owner, February 2010
Christopher Kennington, March 1975
Jennings Fine Art, Monmouthshire, where acquired by the present owner, February 2010
Exhibited
London, Gillian Jason Gallery, Eric H. Kennington R.A., 10th January - 16th February 1985, cat. no.13.
Condition
The sheet has been fully laid down onto card. The card has been taped to the mount around the edges at the reverse and has not been examined out of the mount. The card undulates very slightly in places but is otherwise sound. There is an Artist's pinhole visible towards the right vertical edge. The are one or two small spots of foxing in places, as well as a minor stain in the upper left quadrant and further minor staining visible elsewhere and a few specks of studio detritus. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition with strong fresh colours throughout.
The work is held within a simple wood frame under glass.
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 Dr Jonathan Black for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.