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John Bellany, R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- John Bellany, R.A.
- Eternal Father Strong to Save
- signed, titled and dated June 1985 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 213.5 by 172.5cm.; 84 by 68in.
Provenance
Fischer Fine Art, London, where acquired by David Bowie
Exhibited
London, Fischer Fine Art, John Bellany, 26th February - 27th March 1986, cat. no.8;
Edinburgh, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, John Bellany: paintings, watercolours and drawings, 1964-86, 9th August - 21st September 1986, cat. no.51, with tour to Serpentine Gallery, London.
Edinburgh, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, John Bellany: paintings, watercolours and drawings, 1964-86, 9th August - 21st September 1986, cat. no.51, with tour to Serpentine Gallery, London.
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. There is some light surface dirt. Otherwise the work appears to be in very good original condition.
UV light inspection reveals no evidence of any retouching or restoration.
Held in a plain wooden box 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."