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John Craxton, R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- John Craxton, R.A.
- Fishes and Pomegranates on a Table
- signed and dated 21.11.52; also titled, dated 1952 and inscribed on the backboard
- pastel on paper
- 47 by 64.5cm.; 18½ by 25½in.
Provenance
The Artist, from whom acquired by the previous owner in the 1950s, and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The sheet is sound, and not laid down.
There are pin holes visible to all four corners, and slight deckling to the edges of the sheet. This excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition, with strong, fresh passages of pastel throughout.
Housed behind glass in a thin gilt wooden 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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Ian Collins for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.