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MARK GERTLER | Portrait of a Woman
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Mark Gertler
- Portrait of a Woman
- signed and dated 29.
- pencil on paper
- 33 by 26.5cm.; 13 by 10½in.
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's London, 4th March 1987, lot 169, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is affixed to the mount with a strip of adhesive tape running the length of the upper edge. The edges of the sheet are unevenly torn, not visible in the present mount, in keeping with the Artist's working method. There is some undulation to the sheet, most visible towards the lower half of the sheet. There is a restored tear to the left edge of the sheet, above centre, partially visible in the present mount. The sheet is creased in all four corners with associated wear, most evident to the upper right corner, where there is evidence of restoration. There are flecks of foxing throughout, and time and mount staining to the sheet, with further staining towards the upper right corner. The work is window mounted and held behind glass in a painted 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."