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LAURA KNIGHT R.A., R.W.S., R.E., R.W.A., P.S.W.A. | Girl with Power and Puff
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Laura Knight
- Girl with Power and Puff
- signed l.r: Laura Knight
- watercolour and pencil
- 56 by 38cm., 22 by 15in.
Provenance
Polak Gallery, London;
Christie's, London, 23 June 1994, lot 9, where purchased by the present owner
Christie's, London, 23 June 1994, lot 9, where purchased by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is irregularly-shaped at the extremities and is cockling slightly. There are artist's pinholes in the corners. The picture is ready to be hung. FRAME The drawing is contained in a modern black wooden frame with a clean mount and under glass.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This intimate drawing appears to relate to No.1. Dressing Room (Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool) begun in 1927 and re-worked in 1947. Both depict the same golden-haired dancer seated at the same table, naked from the waist up.