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Winifred Nicholson
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Winifred Nicholson
- Pylos
- signed, titled and dated 1965 on the reverse of the backboard
- pastel on card
- 57.5 by 61.5cm.; 22½ by 24¼in.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The card has been adhered in several places to a backing card. The edges of the card are slightly uneven in places. Both upper and backing card undulate very slightly. The edges of the card are slightly cockled. There is a very faint crease in the upper right corner. There are a few tiny specks of studio detritus in places, only visible upon very close inspection. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition, with strong passages of medium and fresh colour throughout.
The work is held in a simple wood frame under glass.
Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions.
"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 Jovan Nicholson for his kind assistance with the catlaoguing of the present work, including preparing the catalogue note.
During the 1960s Winifred Nicholson made numerous visits to Greece exploring the country extensively and wrote home in a letter, 'All is perfect for painting if one can – sunlight, warm breezes, from the sea and hills, sun happy flowers' (see Winifred Nicholson: Liberation of Colour, Jovan Nicholson, Philip Wilson Publishers, London, 2016, p.104).
As well as the landscape and flowers she was stimulated by Greek mythology and made many works relating to Greek myths and early civilization (see for example Minoan Goddess, sold in these rooms 11th November 2009, lot 140).