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JOHN CRAXTON, R.A. | Mother and Child
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- John Craxton
- Mother and Child
- signed and dated 12.8.46
- watercolour and gouache on paper laid down on card
- 43.5 by 29cm.; 17 by 11½in.
Provenance
The London Gallery, London
Private Collection, London
Private Collection, London
Condition
The sheet has been fully laid down on to backing card. There are Artist's pinholes in all four corners, with some minor associated tears and losses to all. There are also a very small number of tiny tears towards the upper right corner. There are one or two further minor creases along the right edge. There is some possible fading throughout in keeping with age and medium. Subject to the above the work appears to be in very good overall condition with strong vivid colours throughout. The work is window 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
We are grateful to Ian Collins for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.