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Gwyther Irwin
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Gwyther Irwin
- Gun no: III
- signed; also signed, titled and inscribed on the reverse
- oil and ripolin on board
- 61 by 91.5cm.; 24 by 36in.
- Executed in 1957.
Provenance
Redfern Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner, 19th July 2007
Exhibited
Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland City Art Gallery, Abstract British Painting, 23rd May - 15th June 1958, cat. no.41;
London, Redfern Gallery, Metavisual, Tachiste, Abstract, 26th June - 26th July 2007, cat. no.49.
London, Redfern Gallery, Metavisual, Tachiste, Abstract, 26th June - 26th July 2007, cat. no.49.
Condition
The board has some very tiny paint losses to the edges. There is a light, stable pattern of craquelure in the white tones, in the lower central passage of the work; and also a very tiny amount in the red tones on the right of the painting, only visible under close inspection. There is a minor possible loss in the lower right quadrant. There appears to be some light surface dirt and matter to the work. Subject to the above the work is in overall very good condition.
Ultra violet light reveals no obvious signs fluorescence or signs of restoration.
The work is presented in a simple wooden strip frame.
Please contact 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."