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Peter Lanyon
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Peter Lanyon
- Cliff Below
- signed and dated 61; also signed, titled and dated oct 61 on the reverse; further signed, titled and dated OCT 61. on the backboard
- watercolour, gouache and ink on paper
- 77 by 56cm.; 30¼ by 22in.
Provenance
Gimpel Fils, London, where acquired by the family of the present owner in May 1962
Condition
The sheet is attached to the mount with adhesive tape along the upper edge. The sheet undulates slightly in places, and there is a slight crease apparent to the upper left corner of the sheet, but otherwise it appears sound. The edges of the sheet are deckled, and there is evidence of Artist's pinholes to the corners. There is a slight crease apparent to the sheet at the centre of the right vertical edge. There is an extremely minor scuff near the centre of the left vertical edge, and just to the left of this, the watermark of the paper is visible. When viewed out of the frame, it is apparent that there is some fading to the pigments, as well as some discolouration to the sheet, as visible by the edges under the current mount. There are one or two tiny traces of studio detritus apparent to the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The work is window mounted and presented in a gilded frame with a fabric-covered mount, 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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Martin Lanyon and Toby Treves for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.