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WILLIAM ROBERTS, R.A. | The Choir
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- William Roberts
- The Choir
- pencil on paper, squared for transfer
- 19 by 14cm.; 7½ by 5½in.
- Executed circa 1962-5.
Provenance
Gillian Jason Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Albemarle Gallery, William Roberts, R.A.: Paintings, Drawings and Watercolours 1910-1978, 5th - 28th April 1989, cat. no.17;
London, Gillian Jason Gallery, William Roberts, 1895-1980: Humour and Satire, 29th April to 23rd May 1992, cat. no.28.
London, Gillian Jason Gallery, William Roberts, 1895-1980: Humour and Satire, 29th April to 23rd May 1992, cat. no.28.
Condition
The sheet has been secured to the mount with two tabs of adhesive tape along the upper edge, and one along the lower edge. The left and lower edges are both deckled or unevenly cut, which is not visible in the present mount. There are Artist's pinholes in all four corners and one further hole in the upper edge, none of which are visible in the present mount. There is some very light fading to the sheet consistent with age, not visible in the present mount. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The sheet 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."