- 95
David Hockney
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- David Hockney
- Sketch for Chinese Conjuror from "Parade Triple Bill"
- signed with the artist's initials and dated '80
- gouache, oilstick and graphite on paper
- 17 by 14 in. 43.2 by 35.6 cm.
Provenance
Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago
Quint Contemporary Art, San Diego
Private Collection, California (acquired from the above in February 2002)
Sotheby's, New York, 7 June 2013, Lot 5
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Quint Contemporary Art, San Diego
Private Collection, California (acquired from the above in February 2002)
Sotheby's, New York, 7 June 2013, Lot 5
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The sheet is hinged intermittently on the reverse to the backing board. There is a soft undulation to the sheet. There are scattered minor areas of surface soiling, accretions, and minor adhesive residue evident on the sheet and a minor surface discoloration at the lower left corner of the sheet. There is evidence of light handling and wear intermittently along the edges of the sheet. Framed under Plexiglas.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.