Details

Provenance

Acquired by Wilfrid A. Evill June 1947 for £10.0.0, by whom bequeathed to Honor Frost in 1963

Exhibited

London, The Home of Wilfrid A. Evill, Contemporary Art Society, Catalogue of Part of a Collection of Oil Paintings, Water Colours, Drawings and Sculpture Belonging to W. A. Evill, Esq. , December 1947 - February 1948, cat. no.85 (as Thou shalt not murder ); Hampstead, The Home of Wilfrid A. Evill, Contemporary Art Society, Catalogue of the Greater Portion of a Collection of Modern English Paintings, Water Colours, Drawings and Sculpture Belonging to W. A. Evill , March 1955, cat. no.80 (as The Sixth Commandment ); London, The Home of Wilfrid A. Evill, Contemporary Art Society, Pictures, Drawings, Water Colours and Sculpture , April - May 1961, (part IV- section 1) cat. no.11; Brighton, Brighton Art Gallery, The Wilfrid Evill Memorial Exhibition , June - August 1965, cat. no.183. Condition The sheet is laid down. The artist has a cut a small square in the centre of the composition, and replaced it with a new square of paper, which is clearly visible.<br><br>There are artist's pinholes in the corners. There are spots of staining and foxing throughout, the sheet has discoloured in places.<br><br>Held under glass in a wood frame with a cream mount.<br><br>Please telephone the department on 020 7293 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."

Catalog summary

Gilbert Spencer Thou Shalt Not Commit Murder signed and dated 1927 pen and ink and pencil 62 by 44.5cm.; 24½ by 17½in. Provenance Acquired by Wilfrid A. Evill June 1947 for £10.0.0, by whom bequeathed to Honor Frost in 1963 Exhibited London, The Home of Wilfrid A. Evill, Contemporary Art Society, Catalogue of Part of a Collection of Oil Paintings, Water Colours, Drawings and Sculpture Belonging to W. A. Evill, Esq. , December 1947 - February 1948, cat. no.85 (as Thou shalt not murder ); Hampstead, The Home of Wilfrid A. Evill, Contemporary Art Society, Catalogue of the Greater Portion of a Collection of Modern English Paintings, Water Colours, Drawings and Sculpture Belonging to W. A. Evill , March 1955, cat. no.80 (as The Sixth Commandment ); London, The Home of Wilfrid A. Evill, Contemporary Art Society, Pictures, Drawings, Water Colours and Sculpture , April - May 1961, (part IV- section 1) cat. no.11; Brighton, Brighton Art Gallery, The Wilfrid Evill Memorial Exhibition , June - August 1965, cat. no.183. Condition The sheet is laid down. The artist has a cut a small square in the centre of the composition, and replaced it with a new square of paper, which is clearly visible.<br><br>There are artist's pinholes in the corners. There are spots of staining and foxing throughout, the sheet has discoloured in places.<br><br>Held under glass in a wood frame with a cream mount.<br><br>Please telephone the department on 020 7293 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."