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David Hockney, R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- David Hockney, R.A.
- Chapter Six
- signed with initials and dated '62
- pencil, crayon and pen and ink on paper
- 25.5 by 32cm.; 10 by 12½in.
Provenance
Gifted by the Artist to the previous owner
Their sale, Doyle, New York, 3rd December 2003, lot 59, where acquired by the present owner
Their sale, Doyle, New York, 3rd December 2003, lot 59, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is sound and is not laid down but is attached to the backing with two tabs along the upper edge. There are some minor handling marks to the edges of the sheet including a very faint crease near the centre of the top edge.
There are some specks of studio detritus and minor specks of debris, but otherwise the work is in excellent overall condition with strong bright colours throughout.
Held under glass in a simple black painted frame with an off-white mount.
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
'[Hockney and Bacon] addressed societal taboos and presented new possibilities in a time of upheaval, exploring and celebrating their desires in modern art.'
(Catherine Howe, 'Beautiful Bodies', in Queer British Art, (exh. cat.), Tate, London, 2017, p.163)
(Catherine Howe, 'Beautiful Bodies', in Queer British Art, (exh. cat.), Tate, London, 2017, p.163)