PRUNELLA CLOUGH | UNTITLED
PRUNELLA CLOUGH
1919-1999
UNTITLED
signed
oil on canvas
46.5 by 55.5cm.; 18¼ by 21¾in.
Executed in 1960.
Condition Report:
The canvas is original. There are one or two incredibly fine lines of cracking to the extreme edges of the canvas at the overlap, only visible upon extremely close inspection. There is one fine line of craquelure in the upper right quadrant, only visible upon close inspection. There are a couple of very light scuffs. There is a small amount of rubbing to some of the raised areas of paint. The paint surface is slightly rubbed in other places however this appears to be in keeping with the Artist's intentions. There is some very light surface dirt. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition.
Inspection under ultra violet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
The work is held 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:
Private Collection
Annely Juda, London
Osborne Samuel, London, where acquired by the present owner, 10th February 2011
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PRUNELLA CLOUGH
1919-1999
UNTITLED
signed
oil on canvas
46.5 by 55.5cm.; 18¼ by 21¾in.
Executed in 1960.
Condition Report:
The canvas is original. There are one or two incredibly fine lines of cracking to the extreme edges of the canvas at the overlap, only visible upon extremely close inspection. There is one fine line of craquelure in the upper right quadrant, only visible upon close inspection. There are a couple of very light scuffs. There is a small amount of rubbing to some of the raised areas of paint. The paint surface is slightly rubbed in other places however this appears to be in keeping with the Artist's intentions. There is some very light surface dirt. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition.
Inspection under ultra violet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
The work is held 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:
Private Collection
Annely Juda, London
Osborne Samuel, London, where acquired by the present owner, 10th February 2011
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
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