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ALAN DAVIE | Romp on Wheels, No. 1
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alan Davie
- Romp on Wheels, No. 1
- signed and dated 60
- oil on paper laid on board
- 42 by 54cm.; 16½ by 21¼in.
Provenance
Esther Robles Gallery, Los Angeles
Sale, Sotheby's London, 13th July 2007, lot 115, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Sotheby's London, 13th July 2007, lot 115, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet has been fully laid down onto board, with some very minor associated creases. There are Artist's pinholes to all four corners. The adhesive used to affix the sheet to the backing board is very slightly visible towards the extreme edges in places. There is some very minor abrasion to the lower left corner. There is a 12 by 2cm. section in the upper left quadrant that appears to be a historic removal and reattachment of part of the sheet, in keeping with the Artist's working methods, and this area is secure. There are two very faint horizontal lines running the length of the board just above and below centre, most likely a slight imperfection to the backing board. There is a very faint vertical scratch to the left of the lower edge, with a further faint scratch just to the left of the centre of the upper edge. There are a number of air bubbles in places along with handling marks including fingers prints to the edges, in keeping with the Artist's working methods. There is studio detritus in places and some light surface dust. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is mounted but not adhered to the mount. Unframed. 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."