JOHN PIPER | FENNY STRATFORD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, ENGLAND
JOHN PIPER
1903-1992
FENNY STRATFORD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, ENGLAND
signed, titled and dated 14 11 64
watercolour and mixed media on paper
25 by 35cm.; 9¾ by 13¾in.
Condition Report:
The sheet is attached to a foam supported backing board with adhesive at corners and at intervals to the edges, and is not fully laid down. This foam board is in turn adhered to the mount. The left edge is serrated, in line with sheets from a sketchbook. The sheet undulates slightly. There are some fine lines of cracking to the black pigment towards the centre of the left edge with some associated flecks of loss and lifting. There are probably further more minor instances elsewhere to the black pigment. There is some very minor evidence of time staining and light surface dust to the sheet. There are remnants of paper adhered to the work towards the centre of the left edge. There is probable fading to some of the pigments. This excepting, the work appears in good overall condition.
The work is floated and held behind glass in a painted wooden frame.
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:
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Bohun Gallery, Henley on Thames
Sale, Gorringes Lewes, 26th September 2017, lot 1155, where acquired by the present owner
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JOHN PIPER
1903-1992
FENNY STRATFORD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, ENGLAND
signed, titled and dated 14 11 64
watercolour and mixed media on paper
25 by 35cm.; 9¾ by 13¾in.
Condition Report:
The sheet is attached to a foam supported backing board with adhesive at corners and at intervals to the edges, and is not fully laid down. This foam board is in turn adhered to the mount. The left edge is serrated, in line with sheets from a sketchbook. The sheet undulates slightly. There are some fine lines of cracking to the black pigment towards the centre of the left edge with some associated flecks of loss and lifting. There are probably further more minor instances elsewhere to the black pigment. There is some very minor evidence of time staining and light surface dust to the sheet. There are remnants of paper adhered to the work towards the centre of the left edge. There is probable fading to some of the pigments. This excepting, the work appears in good overall condition.
The work is floated and held behind glass in a painted wooden frame.
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:
Marlborough Fine Art, London
Bohun Gallery, Henley on Thames
Sale, Gorringes Lewes, 26th September 2017, lot 1155, where acquired by the present owner
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