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KEITH COVENTRY | Dorian Estate
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Keith Coventry
- Dorian Estate
- signed and titled on the reverse
- oil and gesso on canvas in the Artist's frame
- 148 by 117cm.; 58 1/4 by 46in.
- Executed in 1996.
Provenance
The Fine Art Society, London, where acquired by the present owners
Condition
Unexamined out of frame, the reverse of the canvas is not visible in the current presentation. There is undulation to all four corners. There are some extremely fine areas of craquelure in the red pigment, only visible upon close inspection. There is very faint rubbing at the extreme upper left and upper right corners. There is a faint vertical scuff at the left edge below centre, with a further extremely light and small scuff to the white pigment in the lower third at the centre. There are a small number of accretions in the paint surface and some very light surface dust. Subject to the above the work appears in very good overall condition. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals no obvious signs of retouching. The work is 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."