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AUGUSTUS JOHN, O.M., R.A. | Portrait of a Man
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Augustus John
- Portrait of a Man
- signed and dated 1955
- coloured chalks on paper
- 52 by 37cm.; 20½ by 14½in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Ireland
Condition
The sheet has been secured to the mount with two tabs of adhesive tape in the upper corners. The sheet has been unevenly cut, in particular in the upper right corner of the sheet. There are artist's pinholes in all four corners. There is a very minor tear to the surface of the sheet in the upper left corner. The sheet is slightly cockled. The edges of the sheet have been backed with brown adhesive paper. There is some scattered foxing throughout, in particular in the left side of the sheet. There are a couple of small stains towards the right edge, near the sitter's proper left ear. There are some light scuffs to the sheet mainly in the lower section. Subject to the above the work is in overall good 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 lot.
"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."