MAGGI HAMBLING | ARTIST IN HOT STUDIO
MAGGI HAMBLING
b.1945
ARTIST IN HOT STUDIO
signed and dated '90 on the reverse
oil on canvas
183 by 122cm.; 72 by 48in.
Condition Report:
The canvas is original. There are a few instances of very fine lines of craquelure in isolated areas to the work largely to the black pigment, including to the upper left of the face, towards the left edge below centre and in the black to the lower left of centre, only visible upon close inspection, with probable further more minor instances elsewhere. There is probable minor blooming to the burgundy pigment with more minor probable instances to the black pigment. There are a few minor instances of flattened impasto tips with one or two very minor lost impasto tips. There is a small possible fleck of loss to the centre of the extreme right hand edge, with a further tiny fleck in the lower left hand corner. There is light surface dirt in places and a few instances of very minor flecks of surface matter and studio detritus. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition.
Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
The work is unframed.
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:
Bernard Jacobson Gallery, London
Sale, Sotheby's London, 8th October 2008, lot 196, where acquired by the present owner
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MAGGI HAMBLING
b.1945
ARTIST IN HOT STUDIO
signed and dated '90 on the reverse
oil on canvas
183 by 122cm.; 72 by 48in.
Condition Report:
The canvas is original. There are a few instances of very fine lines of craquelure in isolated areas to the work largely to the black pigment, including to the upper left of the face, towards the left edge below centre and in the black to the lower left of centre, only visible upon close inspection, with probable further more minor instances elsewhere. There is probable minor blooming to the burgundy pigment with more minor probable instances to the black pigment. There are a few minor instances of flattened impasto tips with one or two very minor lost impasto tips. There is a small possible fleck of loss to the centre of the extreme right hand edge, with a further tiny fleck in the lower left hand corner. There is light surface dirt in places and a few instances of very minor flecks of surface matter and studio detritus. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition.
Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
The work is unframed.
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:
Bernard Jacobson Gallery, London
Sale, Sotheby's London, 8th October 2008, lot 196, where acquired by the present owner
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