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Willi Soukop
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Willi Soukop
- The Star Gazer
- signed and dated 1934
- oak
- length: 30cm.; 12in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist at Dartington Hall by Crofton E. Gane in the late 1930s
Bequeathed by the above to the family of the present owner in 1967, and thence by descent
Bequeathed by the above to the family of the present owner in 1967, and thence by descent
Condition
Structurally sound. There is some very light cracking in light with the surface of the wood. There is some light rubbing to some of the protruding areas, visible upon close inspection. There are some light traces of surface dirt and matter, visible upon very close inspection, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition.
The work is free-standing.
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."
Catalogue Note
Together with a copy of correspondence between the Artist and the previous owner