Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A. (British, 1920-2014) Legs for a Spotted Dog, 1959

Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A. (British, 1920-2014)
Legs for a Spotted Dog, 1959
signed and dated 'Alan Davie 59' (upper left)
oil on paper, laid on board
42 x 53cm (16 9/16 x 20 7/8in).
Footnotes:
Provenance
With Martha Jackson Gallery, New York
With Roberto Rotta Farinelli Gallery of Modern Art, Genoa, where acquired by the family of the previous owner, 1985
Their sale; Sotheby's, London, 28 September 2016, lot 215, where acquired by the present owner
Private Collection, U.K.
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR
AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.
Condition Report: The sheet has been laid onto a board. There are artist's pinholes in each of the corners. There is a tear to the sheet across the upper right corner, measuring approximately 2cm, with a further two smaller tears to the centre of the upper edge. The sheet undulates in places, and is cockled, with some associated creasing most visible in the centre right of the sheet. There is some reticulation in places, primarily to the purple pigments. There is some discolouration to the sheet, primarily visible to the inside of the red circle. There is some surface dirt. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.