David Bomberg
Cathedral Interior , 1947 (Executed)
Lot #60 |
2008-07-15 |
Sotheby's, London
20th Century British Art
Category:
Drawing
Estimate:
GBP 3,000 - 5,000 (currency of sale)
USD 6,030 - 10,050 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: L08141
Auction name: 20th Century British Art
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2008-07-15
Currency: GBP
Source:
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 20th Century British Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 50 by 38cm.; 19Ā¾ by 15in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
50
Width In Centimeters:
38
Height In Inches:
19.685
Width In Inches:
14.961
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Year notes: Executed in 1947.
Provenance
Fischer Fine Art, London Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York Gillian Jason Modern and Contemporary Art, London
Exhibited
London, Fischer Fine Art, Bomberg, Paintings, Drawings, Watercolours and Lithographs, March - April 1973, no.138 Condition The sheet is sound and is tabbed to its mount in the corners and in the centre of the edges. The sheet is slightly undulating and there is an old cut mark to the upper left edge. There are some old pinholes in the corners and in the centre of the upper edge and some old minor creases in the upper right corner. Otherwise in good overall condition.<br><br>Held in a simple gilt frame under glass; unexamined out of frame.<br><br>Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 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."
Catalog summary
David Bomberg Cathedral Interior signed and dated 47 charcoal 50 by 38cm.; 19Ā¾ by 15in. Provenance Fischer Fine Art, London Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York Gillian Jason Modern and Contemporary Art, London Exhibited London, Fischer Fine Art, Bomberg, Paintings, Drawings, Watercolours and Lithographs, March - April 1973, no.138 Condition The sheet is sound and is tabbed to its mount in the corners and in the centre of the edges. The sheet is slightly undulating and there is an old cut mark to the upper left edge. There are some old pinholes in the corners and in the centre of the upper edge and some old minor creases in the upper right corner. Otherwise in good overall condition.<br><br>Held in a simple gilt frame under glass; unexamined out of frame.<br><br>Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 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."