Details

Provenance

William Hardie Gallery, Glasgow Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Hamburg, Kunsthalle; London, Royal Academy of Arts; Los Angeles, County Museum of Art, David Hockney: A Drawing Perspective , 1995-6, p.33, no. 2, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards a soft cream with more pronounced lines apparent in the original.<br><br>Condition: <br>This work is in good condition. The paper is laid down on a piece of card. There is discolouration to the vertical edges and intermittently along the horizontal edges. There are splashes of pigment in the top right corner and towards the centre of the left edge and in a few places elsewhere, likely original and inherent to the artist's working process. There are further light areas of discolouration that have occurred overtime. There are some light spots of paper skinning in all four corners and to the centre right of the lower edge. "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 Hockney Seated Nude India ink on paper 60 by 30cm.; 23 5/8 by 11 3/4 in. Executed circa 1954. Provenance William Hardie Gallery, Glasgow Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited Hamburg, Kunsthalle; London, Royal Academy of Arts; Los Angeles, County Museum of Art, David Hockney: A Drawing Perspective , 1995-6, p.33, no. 2, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards a soft cream with more pronounced lines apparent in the original.<br><br>Condition: <br>This work is in good condition. The paper is laid down on a piece of card. There is discolouration to the vertical edges and intermittently along the horizontal edges. There are splashes of pigment in the top right corner and towards the centre of the left edge and in a few places elsewhere, likely original and inherent to the artist's working process. There are further light areas of discolouration that have occurred overtime. There are some light spots of paper skinning in all four corners and to the centre right of the lower edge. "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."