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Provenance

A gift from the artist's widow to the present owner Condition The canvas has been lined.<br><br>There are some very minor areas of light craquelure in the upper right quadrant. <br><br>Under ultraviolet light, there appear to be a few isolated spots of retouching in places across the canvas. <br><br>Held in a painted plaster 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

Harold Workman Piccadilly Circus signed oil on canvas 77 by 96.5cm.; 30¼ by 38in. Provenance A gift from the artist's widow to the present owner Condition The canvas has been lined.<br><br>There are some very minor areas of light craquelure in the upper right quadrant. <br><br>Under ultraviolet light, there appear to be a few isolated spots of retouching in places across the canvas. <br><br>Held in a painted plaster 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."