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PATRICK HERON | Emerald, Violet, Brown, Blue, Orange : February - January 1971
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Patrick Heron
- Emerald, Violet, Brown, Blue, Orange : February - January 1971
- signed, titled and inscribed on the backboard
- gouache on paper
- 59.5 by 77.5cm.; 23¾ by 30½in.
Provenance
Waddington Galleries, London
Acquired by Roger Mayne in October 1971
Acquired by Roger Mayne in October 1971
Condition
Unexamined out of frame. The sheet is deckled to all four edges, in keeping with the Artist's technique and working methods. There is a light pattern of craquelure along the upper edge and running around the circular edge of the orange pigment. There is some further craquelure in the green pigment, towards the centre of the sheet. This is only visible upon very close inspection. There is some studio matter and detritus throughout. This excepting the work appears to be in overall excellent condition with strong, vibrant passages of pigment throughout. The work is float mounted and held behind glass in a simple wooden frame. 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
The Estate of Patrick Heron is preparing the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the Artist's work and would like to hear from owners of any works by Patrick Heron, so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue. Please write to The Estate of Patrick Heron c/o Sotheby’s Modern & Post-War British Art, London, W1A 2AA or email modbrit@sothebys.com.