SIR TERRY FROST, R.A. | MORNING RED
SIR TERRY FROST, R.A.
1915-2003
MORNING RED
signed, titled and dated May 02 on the reverse; also signed on the stretcher bar
pencil, crayon, oil and canvas collage on canvas
107 by 107cm.; 42 by 42in.
Condition Report:
The canvas appears original. All elements of the collage appears securely adhered, and there appears to be some very minor rounding to the edges of these elements, and some fraying in line with the Artist's working materials. There are a few probable vertical creases to the light pink collage strip, probably inherent to the material. There are a few light rubs to the work, including to the edges. There are one or two minor scuffs. There is light surface dirt and studio detritus, and a few spots of surface matter. There is evidence of remnants of adhesive in a few places. 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 floated 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:
Acquired by the present owner in 2016
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SIR TERRY FROST, R.A.
1915-2003
MORNING RED
signed, titled and dated May 02 on the reverse; also signed on the stretcher bar
pencil, crayon, oil and canvas collage on canvas
107 by 107cm.; 42 by 42in.
Condition Report:
The canvas appears original. All elements of the collage appears securely adhered, and there appears to be some very minor rounding to the edges of these elements, and some fraying in line with the Artist's working materials. There are a few probable vertical creases to the light pink collage strip, probably inherent to the material. There are a few light rubs to the work, including to the edges. There are one or two minor scuffs. There is light surface dirt and studio detritus, and a few spots of surface matter. There is evidence of remnants of adhesive in a few places. 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 floated 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:
Acquired by the present owner in 2016
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