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Gwen John
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Gwen John
- A Black Cat Facing Left
- stamped with Estate stamp
- gouache and pencil on paper
- 17.5 by 22.5cm; 8 by 8¾in.
- Executed circa late 1910s - early 1920s.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Private Collection
Private Collection
Exhibited
New York, Davis & Langdale Co., Animals, 1990, cat. no.21;
London, Browse & Darby, Gwen John, 1876 - 1939, 21st May - 25th June 1998, cat. no.34.
London, Browse & Darby, Gwen John, 1876 - 1939, 21st May - 25th June 1998, cat. no.34.
Condition
The sheet is secured to the mount with two tabs of adhesive tape in the upper corners. The upper, lower and right edges are all slightly unevenly cut, thought to be in keeping with the Artist's technique and material. There are very minor creases to the upper corners and lower right corner. There are a few specks of mould to the upper half of the sheet. The sheet is slightly discoloured. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.
The sheet is float mounted, and held in a carved and painted wooden frame, behind glass.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you would like to discuss the present lot.
"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 Cecily Langdale for her kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.