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DUNCAN GRANT | Borghese Gardens
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Duncan Grant
- Borghese Gardens
- signed and dated /35; also signed with initials, titled twice and inscribed on the reverse
- oil on board
- 47 by 61cm.; 18½ by 24in.
Provenance
Paul Roche, London
Private Collection, UK
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 20th November 1974, lot 50, where acquired by the present owner
Private Collection, UK
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 20th November 1974, lot 50, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The board bows slightly but appears stable. There are a few scattered instances of fine lines of cracking, including to the upper right quadrant, to the left of centre and to the blue pigment in the fountain, with probable instances elsewhere. There are a small number of flecks of loss to the blue and associated with other instances of cracking. These flecks are only visible upon close inspection. There is evidence that the gesso preparation has been rubbed in places revealing the board. There are flecks of probable mould down the left edge. There is surface dirt in places to the work and some instances of flecks of studio matter and detritus. The work would benefit from a clean. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals instances of fluorescence and retouching to the blue pigment and fluorescence where the the board is visible. The work is held 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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Richard Shone for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.