Details

Provenance

Gimpel Fils, London Condition Unexamined out of frame.<br><br>The sheet appears adhered to a backing support. There are deckled edges to the top and right hand edge, and a very slight scuff to the bottom right hand corner. Pin holes are visible in the top centre edge and upper left corners. There is a horizontal crease running through the centre of the work.<br><br>There is surface dirt and staining to the sheet, most apparent in the horizontal line of time staining running across the top of the sheet, and further staining to the extreme right hand edge and elsewhere to the sheet. There is a slight possible restored tear to the centre of the extreme right edge and bottom, and a further faint crease running vertically up from the right corner of the bottom extreme edge. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition.<br><br>Housed in a thin white wooden frame, float-mounted against a white backing card behind glass. Unexamined out of frame. "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

Reg Butler Untitled signed and dated 51 pencil, pastel and wash 37.5 by 27.5cm., 14¾ by 10¾in. Provenance Gimpel Fils, London Condition Unexamined out of frame.<br><br>The sheet appears adhered to a backing support. There are deckled edges to the top and right hand edge, and a very slight scuff to the bottom right hand corner. Pin holes are visible in the top centre edge and upper left corners. There is a horizontal crease running through the centre of the work.<br><br>There is surface dirt and staining to the sheet, most apparent in the horizontal line of time staining running across the top of the sheet, and further staining to the extreme right hand edge and elsewhere to the sheet. There is a slight possible restored tear to the centre of the extreme right edge and bottom, and a further faint crease running vertically up from the right corner of the bottom extreme edge. This excepting the work appears in good overall condition.<br><br>Housed in a thin white wooden frame, float-mounted against a white backing card behind glass. Unexamined out of frame. "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."