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Provenance

Gallery Bischofberger, Zurich Private Collection, Switzerland, from whom acquired by the present owner Condition Original canvas. There are some surface scuffs and very light scratching across the work, predominantly towards the bottom of the composition, with some small associated losses. There are some vertical lines of paint cracking towards the center of the composition, which appear to be consistent with pushes from the stretcher bar. There are scattered areas of surface dirt and matter across the piece, and some tiny flecks of paint loss, only visible upon extremely close examination, in the bottom half of the work.<br><br>Ultraviolet light reveals some small spots of fluorescence in the white grid at the lower right of the composition, and in the black pigment below the taps. There is a further line of fluorescence to the right of the lower horizontal edge, which appears to be consistent with a scratch, and another spot in the lower right corner. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.<br><br>The work is housed in the artist's own painted wooden frame, further framed in an aluminium tray frame.<br><br>Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 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

Peter Phillips Untitled signed and dated 1971 on the reverse; also signed, dated 1971. and inscribed on the stretcher bar acrylic and tempera on canvas 175 by 125cm.; 69 by 49in. Provenance Gallery Bischofberger, Zurich Private Collection, Switzerland, from whom acquired by the present owner Condition Original canvas. There are some surface scuffs and very light scratching across the work, predominantly towards the bottom of the composition, with some small associated losses. There are some vertical lines of paint cracking towards the center of the composition, which appear to be consistent with pushes from the stretcher bar. There are scattered areas of surface dirt and matter across the piece, and some tiny flecks of paint loss, only visible upon extremely close examination, in the bottom half of the work.<br><br>Ultraviolet light reveals some small spots of fluorescence in the white grid at the lower right of the composition, and in the black pigment below the taps. There is a further line of fluorescence to the right of the lower horizontal edge, which appears to be consistent with a scratch, and another spot in the lower right corner. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.<br><br>The work is housed in the artist's own painted wooden frame, further framed in an aluminium tray frame.<br><br>Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 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."