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Provenance

Marlborough Gallery, New York Galerie Georges Moos, Geneva Sale: Galerie Kornfeld, Bern, 23rd June 1989, lot 86 Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

Rome, Marlborough Galleria d'Arte, Ben Nicholson , 1967, no. 12, illustrated in the catalogue Ascona, Castelnuevo, Ben Nicholson , 1973, illustrated in the catalogue Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the artist's mount along the top edge, floating in the mount. Apart from a 1cm. tear to the left of the lower edge, this work is in very good condition. <br><br>Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration. "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

Ben Nicholson, O.M. THREE FORMS signed Nicholson , titled and dated Nov 62 on the reverse of the artist's board pencil and oil wash on paper attached to the artist's prepared board sheet size: 36.7 by 51.2cm., 14 1/4 by 20 1/8 in. artist's board: 52.7 by 67cm., 20 3/4 by 26 3/8 in. Provenance Marlborough Gallery, New York Galerie Georges Moos, Geneva Sale: Galerie Kornfeld, Bern, 23rd June 1989, lot 86 Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Exhibited Rome, Marlborough Galleria d'Arte, Ben Nicholson , 1967, no. 12, illustrated in the catalogue Ascona, Castelnuevo, Ben Nicholson , 1973, illustrated in the catalogue Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the artist's mount along the top edge, floating in the mount. Apart from a 1cm. tear to the left of the lower edge, this work is in very good condition. <br><br>Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration. "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."