Lot 61
- 61
CHRISTOPHER WOOD | Female Nude
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Christopher Wood
- Female Nude
- pencil on paper
- 31 by 20cm.; 12¼ by 7¾in.
Provenance
The Artist’s mother, and thence by descent to Elizabeth Dalziel Smith (née Wood)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1978
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1978
Condition
The sheet is adhered to the mount with one strip of adhesive tape running along the upper edge. There are some remnants of previous adhesive tabs in each of the upper corners, which are only visible on the reverse. There is some very minor rounding to the lower right corner not visible in the present mount. There is some minor undulation to the sheet, most visible towards the upper edge, with some further faint creases in places including one to the lower edge towards the lower left corner. There is a small patch of very faint discolouration towards the left upper edge. There are one or two instances of studio detritus. There is some very minor time staining to the extreme edges of the sheet, not visible in the present mount. There is also one possible fleck of foxing towards the left edge in the lower third, not visible in the present mount. Subject to the above the work appears to be in good overall condition. 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."