Details

Provenance

Lisson Gallery, London

Exhibited

Dublin, Royal Dublin Society, ROSC , 1967 London, Tate Gallery, John Latham: Old and New Works , 1976, no. 7 Condition Colours: The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is slightly deeper and richer in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is light wear to all four corners and in scattered areas throughout the fabric as well as to some places on all of the books which appears to be original to the work's execution. There is a hairline crack to the plaster adjoining the two books in the upper left hand quadrant, two to the plaster adjoining the black book to the base and one to the plaster adjoining the red to the black book towards right centre of the composition. "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."

Catalog summary

John Latham Manningtree signed and titled oil paint, books, plaster and fabric on board 53.3 by 68.6 by 68.6cm.; 21 by 27 by 27in. Executed in 1963. Provenance Lisson Gallery, London Exhibited Dublin, Royal Dublin Society, ROSC , 1967 London, Tate Gallery, John Latham: Old and New Works , 1976, no. 7 Condition Colours: The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration, although the overall tonality is slightly deeper and richer in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is light wear to all four corners and in scattered areas throughout the fabric as well as to some places on all of the books which appears to be original to the work's execution. There is a hairline crack to the plaster adjoining the two books in the upper left hand quadrant, two to the plaster adjoining the black book to the base and one to the plaster adjoining the red to the black book towards right centre of the composition. "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."