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ALAN DAVIE | Boom Boom
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Alan Davie
- Boom Boom
- signed and dated 60
- oil on paper
- 42 by 53.5cm.; 16½ by 21in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner
Exhibited
Amsterdam, Gallery Brinkman, Alan Davie, June - July 1978, un-numbered exhibition;
London, Kings Place Gallery, Alan Davie - Boom Boom: Paintings and Works on Paper, 11th March - 28th April 2011, un-numbered exhibition, with tour to University Gallery, Newcastle.
London, Kings Place Gallery, Alan Davie - Boom Boom: Paintings and Works on Paper, 11th March - 28th April 2011, un-numbered exhibition, with tour to University Gallery, Newcastle.
Condition
The sheet has been laid onto a backing sheet. The edges of the sheet have been cut, with an additional small horizontal cut to the upper left corner. There are a number of restored tears to the sheet, including a horizontal line in the lower left quadrant and a diagonal line extending up from the lower right edge with a further line below this. There are some faint creases to the sheet in places, most likely as a result of the adhesive attaching the sheet and the backing sheet, and evidence of staining from this adhesive. There is an area of paint loss in the blue pigment to the centre of the composition. There is cracking to the lower left quadrant, with associated lifting to one line of cracking in the yellow impasto, with further instances of cracking elsewhere. There is reticulation scattered throughout the black pigment and evidence of flattening to areas of the thick impasto. There are handling marks including finger prints to the edges, in keeping with the Artist's working methods. There is studio detritus in places and some light surface dirt and matter. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is attached to the mount with two tabs at the upper edge. Unframed. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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"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."