SIR PETER BLAKE, R.A. | NEW WAYS IN HISTORY - 2
SIR PETER BLAKE, R.A.
b.1932
NEW WAYS IN HISTORY - 2
signed, titled, dated JULY. 1966. and inscribed
ink, collage and gouache on paper
45 by 32cm.; 17¾ by 12½in.
Condition Report:
The sheet is attached to the mount with adhesive to the extreme edges and corners. The sheet undulates. There is slight rounding to the upper and lower right corners. There is a small crease to the centre of the left edge and several creases to the lower edge. There is light creasing to sheet, most notable in the lower right quadrant and towards the left edge. There is staining to the sheet. There is a small instance of slight loss to the gouache around the head of the figure on horseback in the right half of the work, with possible further more minor instances elsewhere. The collage soldier on the far left hand side is coming away slightly from the sheet. There are faint handling marks to the extreme edges. There is dirt and studio detritus to the surface of the work. This excepting, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The work is presented in a wooden frame under glass.
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:
Robert Fraser Gallery, London.
The Collection of Mr and Mrs Lester Francis Avnet, thence by descent to the previous owner
Sale, John Nicholson Fine Art Auctioneers, Haslemere, 1st February 2017, lot 141
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SIR PETER BLAKE, R.A.
b.1932
NEW WAYS IN HISTORY - 2
signed, titled, dated JULY. 1966. and inscribed
ink, collage and gouache on paper
45 by 32cm.; 17¾ by 12½in.
Condition Report:
The sheet is attached to the mount with adhesive to the extreme edges and corners. The sheet undulates. There is slight rounding to the upper and lower right corners. There is a small crease to the centre of the left edge and several creases to the lower edge. There is light creasing to sheet, most notable in the lower right quadrant and towards the left edge. There is staining to the sheet. There is a small instance of slight loss to the gouache around the head of the figure on horseback in the right half of the work, with possible further more minor instances elsewhere. The collage soldier on the far left hand side is coming away slightly from the sheet. There are faint handling marks to the extreme edges. There is dirt and studio detritus to the surface of the work. This excepting, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
The work is presented in a wooden frame under glass.
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:
Robert Fraser Gallery, London.
The Collection of Mr and Mrs Lester Francis Avnet, thence by descent to the previous owner
Sale, John Nicholson Fine Art Auctioneers, Haslemere, 1st February 2017, lot 141
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