Lot 133
- 133
Desmond Morris
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Desmond Morris
- read head
- signed with initials and dated 51
- oil on board
- 22.5 by 29cm.; 9 by 11½in.
Provenance
Private collection and thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Silvano Levy, Desmond Morris, Analytical Catalogue Raisonne, Petraco-Pandora, Belgium, 2001, p.191, illustrated.
Condition
The work has been vertically scuffed towards the left edge and to the lower left corner by the signature. Otherwise the work is in excellent condition with bright rich colours throughout. Held in a cream wooden frame.
"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
This work was executed in 1951 and originally entitled 'Redhead', but after a misprint the title was retained as the owner was well read and lived in Reading.