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CHRISTOPHER LE BRUN, P.R.A. | A Letter to Joshua
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Christopher Le Brun
- A Letter to Joshua
- signed, titled, dated 25.2.11 - 2.12 and variously inscribed on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 240.5 by 170cm.; 94¾ by 67in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owners
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy of Arts, The 244th Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, 4th June - 12th August 2012, cat. no.1330.
Condition
The canvas is original. There is some very minor reticulation towards the extreme edges, only visible upon extremely close inspection. There is one instance of studio detritus in the paint, to the lower left of centre. There is some light surface dust. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals fluorescence in keeping with the Artist's intentions, and areas of inconsistent varnish. The work is floated within a white metal slip 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 the Artist’s studio for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.