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Graham Sutherland, O.M.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Graham Sutherland, O.M.
- The Rock (Study for the Poster for the 9th Menton Biennale)
- signed and dated 31.iii.72
- oil, gouache, watercolour, ink, charcoal and pencil on paper
- 70 by 46.5cm.; 27½ by 18¼in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner
Exhibited
Menton, Neuvieme Biennale Internationale d'Art, 1st July - 30th September 1972, un-numbered exhibition, illustrated on the cover;
Zurich, Marlborough Galerie, Graham Sutherland Neue Werke, October - November 1972, cat. no.23, illustrated p.54, with tour to Marlborough Fine Art, London;
Turin, Galleria Narciso, Graham Sutherland, 14th February - 31st March 1976, cat. no.32, illustrated p.64;
Acqui Terme, Palazzo Liceo Saracco, Graham Sutherland, 4th - 26th September 1976, cat. no.23, illustrated (n.p.).
Zurich, Marlborough Galerie, Graham Sutherland Neue Werke, October - November 1972, cat. no.23, illustrated p.54, with tour to Marlborough Fine Art, London;
Turin, Galleria Narciso, Graham Sutherland, 14th February - 31st March 1976, cat. no.32, illustrated p.64;
Acqui Terme, Palazzo Liceo Saracco, Graham Sutherland, 4th - 26th September 1976, cat. no.23, illustrated (n.p.).
Condition
The work comprises two sheets; a smaller sheet having been laid down to the lower section of a large sheet. The sheet is attached to the mounting card with adhesive tape around the edges on the reverse, but is not laid down. The sheet is sound. There are Artist's pinholes along the upper edge, with a few additional artist's pinholes to the centre of the composition. The sheet is very slightly cockled in places. There are elements of studio detritus scattered throughout. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition, with strong fresh colours throughout.
The work is window mounted and held within a molded wood frame under glass.
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"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."