Lot 211
  • 211

GILLIAN AYRES, R.A. | Horns of Jericho

Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Gillian Ayres
  • Horns of Jericho
  • signed; also signed, titled and dated 2009 on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 198 by 274cm.; 78 by 108in.

Provenance

Alan Cristea Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owner, 2010

Exhibited

London, Alan Cristea Gallery, Gillian Ayres at 80: New Paintings and Works on Paper 2007 - 2010, 3rd February - 13th March 2010, cat. no.7.

Literature

Martin Gayford and David Cleaton-Roberts, Gillian Ayres, Art Books Publishing Ltd, London, 2017, illustrated pp.298-299.

Condition

The canvas is original. There are a number of tiny nicks to the edges, and one slightly larger loss at the centre of the upper edge. There is some minor surface dirt and studio matter in places. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. The work is unframed. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals an inconsistent varnish with no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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