Lot 129
- 129
John Piper, C.H.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Piper, C.H.
- the cemetery
- signed
- pencil, crayon, gouache, pen and ink
- 30.5 by 20.5cm.; 12 by 8in.
Condition
Street scene: On laid paper. There are some media marks within the lower and upper right quadrants. Slight blooming within the lower left quadrant. Otherwise the work is in its original condition.
Cemetry: On laid paper. There is a scratch to the centre of the right of the composition approximatly 2cm in length. Foxing can be seen throughout the sheet.
Both works are held in white mounts, under glass in gilt wooden and plaster frames. Unexamined out of their frames.
"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
To be sold together with a street scene
The present works are both studies𝔉 for Don Giovanni at ꦕGlyndebourne in 1951.