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Ceri Richards
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceri Richards
- The Beekeeper V
- oil on canvas
- 76 by 50cm.; 30 by 19¾in.
Provenance
Redfern Gallery, London
Sale, Christie's London, 13th December 1982, lot 178, where acquired by the family of the present owner
Sale, Christie's London, 13th December 1982, lot 178, where acquired by the family of the present owner
Exhibited
London, Redfern Gallery, Ceri Richards, Erich Kahn, Peter Oliver, 28th March - 28th April 1956, cat. no.5.
Condition
Not examined out of the frame. The canvas appears original. The canvas undulates slightly at the upper left corner, otherwise the canvas appears sound. There is some very slight rubbing and light surface dirt apparent at the lower left corner. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in excellent overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
The work is presented in a simple gilded and 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."