Lot 59
- 59
Frank Dobson, R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Frank Dobson, R.A.
- Female Nude with Mediterranean Window
- signed and dated 27
- pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper
- 34 by 50.5cm.; 13½ by 20in.
Provenance
The Artist's Estate
Sale, Sotheby's London, 1st October 1997, lot 130
Private Colleciton, UK
Denys Wilcox Fine Art, from whom acquired by the present owner
Sale, Sotheby's London, 1st October 1997, lot 130
Private Colleciton, UK
Denys Wilcox Fine Art, from whom acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet has been laid down around the edges to cream paper, which is attached to the mount with tabs in two places along the upper edge. There are Artist's pinholes in the upper and lower right corners as well as the centre of the upper and lower horizontal edges. The upper horizontal edge is very slightly unevenly cut. The sheet is very slightly cockled at the centre.
There are light handling marks to the extreme edges of the sheet and the sheet is very slightly discoloured throughout. There are a few light spots of possible foxing, particularly in the upper left quadrant. Subject to the above the work is in good overall condition.
The work is floated within a window mount and is presented in a simple wood frame 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."