Lot 205
  • 205

CHRISTOPHER LE BRUN, P.R.A. | Lift

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • Christopher Le Brun
  • Lift
  • dated 19.1.12; signed, titled, also dated 30.12.11 - 19.1.12 and inscribed on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 240.5 by 170cm.; 94¾ by 67in.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owners

Condition

The canvas is original. There some very minor instances of reticulation, largely concentrated in the drips to the lower part of the work, only visible upon extremely close inspection. There is light surface dust. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. The work is unframed. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals fluorescence in keeping with the Artist's intentions, and areas of inconsistent varnish. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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Catalogue Note

We are grateful to the Artist’s studio for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.