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Edward Burra
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Edward Burra
- Harbour Scene
- stamped with signature
- pencil on paper
- 56.5 by 78.5cm.; 22¼ by 31in.
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby’s London, The Estate of Edward Burra, Lady Ritchie of Dundee and Associated Owners, 3rd July 2002, lot 215, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The edges of the sheet are deckled, and are slightly uneven, with some small specks of loss to the paper in places. There are repaired tears around the edges of the sheet, most apparent near the centre of the right vertical edge, including a repaired tear measuring approximately 8cm. There are two Artist's pinholes in the lower left corner, and there is a crease apparent in the upper left corner. There is some slight discolouration and surface dirt to the sheet, most apparent towards the edges, including some spots of surface dirt and studio detritus at the centre of the lower horizontal edge, and in the lower and upper right quadrants. There are some spots of foxing in places, most apparent in the upper right quadrant.
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
Burra shared a fascination with harbours, docks and ports with Paul Nash, with whom he visited the French port of Toulon in 1930, and Edward Wadsworth, with whom he painted port scenes at Plymouth, Dunkirk and the South of France between 1923 and 1928.