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Augustus John, O.M., R.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Augustus John, O.M., R.A.
- Dorelia
- signed
- charcoal on paper
- 42 by 26cm.; 16½ by 10¼in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner circa the 1960s - early 1970s
Condition
The sheet is attached to the backing card with one tab at each of the upper corners. The sheet undulates slightly, but otherwise appears sound. The left edge of the sheet is deckled, and the right is slightly uneven, thought to be in keeping with the Artist's materials. The watermark of the sheet is visible in the lower left corner. There are remnants of old adhesive tape attached to each of the lower corners on the reverse of the sheet. There is a very small loss to the sheet towards the right side of the upper edge, partially visible in the present mount. There are scattered spots of foxing to the sheet, and the sheet is slightly discoloured. There is some studio detritus to the sheet.
The work is window mounted and presented in a painted wooden frame, 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."