- 63
CHRISTOPHER WOOD | Female Nude
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Christopher Wood
- Female Nude
- coloured chalks on paper
- 32cm by 25cm.; 12¾ by 10in.
Provenance
The Artist’s mother, and thence by descent to Elizabeth Dalziel Smith (née Wood)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1978
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1978
Condition
The work is adhered to the mount with two tabs of backing tape in each of the upper corners. The remnants of a previous adhesive are visible along the upper edge and have resulted in some staining, not visible in the present mount. There is a tear to the upper edge towards the left corner, not visible in the present mount. The left edge is partially folded over towards the lower edge, with further creases to the upper section. The right edge is unevenly cut. There are some creases throughout. The paper has worn through in two places including towards the upper left corner and towards the right edge in the upper third. There is some time staining to the paper, in line with the existing mount, also not visible in the present mount. There are some minor accretions, faint scuffs, studio matter and surface dirt in places. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in overall very good condition. The work 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 further 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."