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John Bellany, R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- John Bellany, R.A.
- Ominous Presence
- signed l.r.: John Bellany
- oil on canvas
- 181 by 181cm., 71 by 71in.
- Executed in 1974.
Provenance
Bonhams, Edinburgh, 22 April 2010, lot 763, where purchased by the present owners
Exhibited
London, Art Council of Great Britain, British Painting, 1974, no.16
Condition
The canvas has been lined. There are areas of craquelure pattern throughout the work. The painting retains strong passages of impasto. Some scattered specks of surface dirt.
UV light inspection reveals a small area of retouching, possibly to an old diagonal tear, approx. 6cm in length just to the right of the central figure's head.
"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."