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GRAHAM SUTHERLAND | Thorn Cross
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Graham Sutherland
- Thorn Cross
- signed and dated 1954
- pencil, ink, charcoal, gouache, watercolour and wash on paper, laid on board
- 36.5 by 28cm.; 14½ by 11in.
Provenance
Redfern Gallery, London, where acquired by the family of the present owner, 29th August 1960
Condition
The sheet has been fully laid down onto a backing board. The upper edge has been neatly cut and the right edge has been slightly unevenly cut or torn. There appears to be a possible old repaired tear to the centre of the left hand edge, with a further, smaller associated crease. There is a tiny fleck of loss to the white pigment in the upper part of the cross. There are a small number of faint scattered light scuffs to the work, largely only visible in the outer brown pigment. There are a few small accretions within the paint and to the paint surface. There are a few spots of studio detritus and surface matter, and light surface dirt in places. This excepting, the work appears in good overall condition. 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."