ELIOT HODGKIN | STUDY FOR FIVE GLADIOLUS BULBS; SKETCH FOR THREE QUINCES; STUDY FOR BRYONY
ELIOT HODGKIN
1905-1987
STUDY FOR FIVE GLADIOLUS BULBS; SKETCH FOR THREE QUINCES; STUDY FOR BRYONY
each stamped with Studio stamp and inscribed
pencil on paper
(3)
largest: 38 by 28cm.; 15 by 11in. and smaller
Executed circa 1954, circa 1960 and circa 1960.
Condition Report:
The sheets are attached to the mount with two strips of adhesive tape at each of the upper corners. The sheets appear sound. There are some very faint creases towards some of the corners of the sheets and an invertical sheet running through the study of quinces. There are faint handling marks and creases to the sheets. There are deckled edges, not visible in the present mount. There are instances of surface dirt, studio detritus, light staining, and one or two tiny spots of possible foxing, only visible on very close inspection. This excepting, the works appear in very good overall condition.
The works are window mounted and presented with a card backing. One item has a window on each side of the sheet, in order to reveal the additional drawing on the reverse.
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."
Provenance:
John Maxwell Hodgkin
His sale, Christie's South Kensington, 24th January 1983, lots 190-228
Acquired by the late owner by the 1990s
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ELIOT HODGKIN
1905-1987
STUDY FOR FIVE GLADIOLUS BULBS; SKETCH FOR THREE QUINCES; STUDY FOR BRYONY
each stamped with Studio stamp and inscribed
pencil on paper
(3)
largest: 38 by 28cm.; 15 by 11in. and smaller
Executed circa 1954, circa 1960 and circa 1960.
Condition Report:
The sheets are attached to the mount with two strips of adhesive tape at each of the upper corners. The sheets appear sound. There are some very faint creases towards some of the corners of the sheets and an invertical sheet running through the study of quinces. There are faint handling marks and creases to the sheets. There are deckled edges, not visible in the present mount. There are instances of surface dirt, studio detritus, light staining, and one or two tiny spots of possible foxing, only visible on very close inspection. This excepting, the works appear in very good overall condition.
The works are window mounted and presented with a card backing. One item has a window on each side of the sheet, in order to reveal the additional drawing on the reverse.
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."
Provenance:
John Maxwell Hodgkin
His sale, Christie's South Kensington, 24th January 1983, lots 190-228
Acquired by the late owner by the 1990s
Sale price
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Time, Location
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