Lot 126
- 126
ELIOT HODGKIN | Sketch for London Wall from Aldermanbury Postern
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Eliot Hodgkin
- Sketch for London Wall from Aldermanbury Postern
- signed, titled, dated June 15 - July 1. 1945. 6-7pm. and inscribed
- pencil, watercolour and pen and ink on paper
- 40 by 33cm.; 15¾ by 13in.
Provenance
Commissioned by the Geographic Magazine
Abbot and Holder, London by May 1984
Private Collection, London
Abbot and Holder, London by May 1984
Private Collection, London
Condition
The sheet is adhered to the mount with one strip of adhesive tape along the upper edge. The sheet has been taken from a sketchbook and the upper edge is perforated. There are a number of Artist's pinholes in each corner, and along the edges. The upper left corner is slightly creased in a number of places. The lower left corner is also slightly creased, with the extreme corner very slightly lifting. There are two small, vertical tears at the lower edge. There are a small number of very small nicks in the edges of the sheet at the lower and left edges. There are instances of surface dirt and studio matter throughout. The work is window mounted and held behind glass in a simple wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any further questions regarding the present lot.
"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
We are grateful to Mark Hodgkin for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work. The Estate of Eliot Hodgkin is preparing the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the Artist's work and would like to hear from owners of any works by Eliot Hodgkin, so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue. Please write to The Estate of Eliot Hodgkin, c/o Modern & Post-War British Art, Sotheby's, 34-35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA or email at modbrit@laitexier.com