Le Serpent, Graham Sutherland
Graham Sutherland
1903 - 1980
Le Serpent
signed G.S (lower left)
watercolour, gouache, ink, charcoal and pencil on paper
unframed: 48 by 74cm.; 19 by 29in.
framed: 67 by 93cm.; 26¼ by 36½in.
Executed in 1978.
Condition Report:
The sheet has been taken from a sketchbook, as indicated by the crease and pinholes running through the centre of the composition. The sheet is secured to a backing card in a few places along the edges. Generally in very good original condition. There are artist pinholes along the edges. The edges of the sheet are deckled. There is surface matter and studio detritus to the surface. There are some tiny flecks of loss to the ink lower right. The sheet undulates slightly. There are a few scuffs and minor scratches to the surface. Strong fresh colours throughout. Held under glass in a gilt wood frame with a cream backing card.
Please contact Bryn Sayles on bryn.sayles@sothebys.com if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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Graham Sutherland
1903 - 1980
Le Serpent
signed G.S (lower left)
watercolour, gouache, ink, charcoal and pencil on paper
unframed: 48 by 74cm.; 19 by 29in.
framed: 67 by 93cm.; 26¼ by 36½in.
Executed in 1978.
Condition Report:
The sheet has been taken from a sketchbook, as indicated by the crease and pinholes running through the centre of the composition. The sheet is secured to a backing card in a few places along the edges. Generally in very good original condition. There are artist pinholes along the edges. The edges of the sheet are deckled. There is surface matter and studio detritus to the surface. There are some tiny flecks of loss to the ink lower right. The sheet undulates slightly. There are a few scuffs and minor scratches to the surface. Strong fresh colours throughout. Held under glass in a gilt wood frame with a cream backing card.
Please contact Bryn Sayles on bryn.sayles@sothebys.com if you have any questions regarding the present work.