Lot 155
- 155
Ben Nicholson, O.M.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Ben Nicholson, O.M.
- Earth and Moon
- signed and titled on the reverse
- pencil and oil wash
- 27.5 by 26cm.; 10¾ by 10¼in.
- Executed in 1972.
Provenance
Galerie Beyeler, Basil
Fischer Fine Art, London
Galerie Marwan Hoss, Paris
Stamparte Libri d'Arte Grafica, Bologne
Bernard Jacobson Gallery, London
Bircham Gallery, Norfolk
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 12th October 2011, lot 150, where acquired by the present owner
Fischer Fine Art, London
Galerie Marwan Hoss, Paris
Stamparte Libri d'Arte Grafica, Bologne
Bernard Jacobson Gallery, London
Bircham Gallery, Norfolk
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 12th October 2011, lot 150, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Jacobson/Howard Gallery, Ben Nicholson, September - October 2004, illustrated p.12;
London, Austin/Desmond Fine Art, The Thing Observed: Ben Nicholson, Victor Pasmore, April - May 2008, cat. no.12, illustrated.
London, Austin/Desmond Fine Art, The Thing Observed: Ben Nicholson, Victor Pasmore, April - May 2008, cat. no.12, illustrated.
Condition
Not viewed out of the frame. The sheet appears to be affixed in several places to the backing board. The sheet appears sound. There is a very slight crease in the lower left corner, and one or two slight handling marks. There are a couple of light traces of studio detritus. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in excellent overall condition.
The work is float mounted and housed in a painted wooden frame, held under glass.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."