Lot 221
- 221
Wilhelmina Barns-Graham
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Wilhelmina Barns-Graham
- Porticello (Motiv)
- signed, titled and dated 1955 on the reverse
- painted relief construction
- construction: 15.5 by 11cm.; 6 by 4¼in.; backboard: 22 by 18cm.; 8¾ by 7in.
Provenance
A gift from the Artist to Bernard Leach
Michael Parkin Fine Art, London, where acquired by Wilfred Weekes Esq, GJW Government Relations, March 1986
Michael Parkin Fine Art, London, where acquired by Wilfred Weekes Esq, GJW Government Relations, March 1986
Exhibited
London, Michael Parkin Fine Art, Spring Exhibition of Modern British Paintings, March 1986.
Condition
The board and elements of relief are sound and secure.
There is a tiny chip to the upper right corner of the relief. The surface is naturally textured and worked and is in generally good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals that the backboard appears to have been repainted. There appear to be a few small spots of retouching, including to the white rectangle lower right, and to the white relief surrounding the small black and red squares.
Held in a white painted wood frame.
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"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."