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Louis le Brocquy, H.R.H.A.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Louis le Brocquy, H.R.H.A.
- Study Towards an Image of William Shakespeare
- signed and dated 1982
- watercolour on paper
- 60 by 45cm.; 23½ by 17¾in.
Provenance
Acquired circa the 1980s by a Private Collection, by whom gifted to the present owner
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Louis Le Brocquy: Studies Towards an Image of William Shakespeare, 6th October - 3rd November 1982, cat. no.24, illustrated, with tour to Gimpel-Hanover and André Emmerich Galerien, Zürich and Gimpel Fils, London.
Condition
The sheet is taped onto a supporting board. There is some extremely faint discolouration to the edges of the sheet and one or to tiny spots of foxing in the background. With the exception of the above the work appears to be in good condition and the pigments at bright and fresh.
The work is framed to edge in a white painted frame, held behind glass.
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."