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William Scott, R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- William Scott, R.A.
- Untitled
- signed and dated 64
- watercolour, gouache and oil pastel on paper
- 55 by 70cm.; 21¾ by 27½in.
Provenance
Heinz Trökes, Berlin
His sale, Sotheby's London, 26th November 1997, lot 112, where acquired by the present owner
His sale, Sotheby's London, 26th November 1997, lot 112, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
Berlin, Hochschule für bildende Künste, Ausstellung des Deutschen Künstlerbundes.
Ausländische Gäste, 21st March – 3rd May 1964, un-numbered exhibition.
Ausländische Gäste, 21st March – 3rd May 1964, un-numbered exhibition.
Condition
The sheet is sound. The sheet is attached to the mount with tabs in several places, but is not laid down. The edges of the sheet are uneven, in keeping with the Artist's materials. The sheet is very slightly cockled in places. There are Artist's pinholes in all four corners, and an extreme minor tiny tear to the extreme edge of the lower right corner. There are a few tiny flecks of studio detritus scattered throughout the work. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition, with strong and fresh passages of medium.
The work is float mounted within a simple wood frame and held 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
The present work is registered with the William Scott Archive as no.1983.