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Provenance

Sale, Christie's London, 8th March 1991, lot 151, where acquired by the present owner Condition Not viewed out of the frame. The sheet appears to be affixed in several places to the backing card. The sheet appears sound. The lower edge of the sheet is slightly unevenly cut, thought to be inkeeping with the artist's working materials, and the lower left corner of the sheet is very slightly creased. There is some light surface dirt and studio detritus in places. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.<br><br>The work is float mounted and presented in a painted wooden frame, held under perspex.<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." Catalogue Note The present work is registered with the William Scott Archive as no.1134. We are grateful to the William Scott Archive for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.

Catalog summary

William Scott, R.A. Abstract Composition pastel 34.5 by 36cm.; 13½ by 14¼in. Executed in 1964. Provenance Sale, Christie's London, 8th March 1991, lot 151, where acquired by the present owner Condition Not viewed out of the frame. The sheet appears to be affixed in several places to the backing card. The sheet appears sound. The lower edge of the sheet is slightly unevenly cut, thought to be inkeeping with the artist's working materials, and the lower left corner of the sheet is very slightly creased. There is some light surface dirt and studio detritus in places. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.<br><br>The work is float mounted and presented in a painted wooden frame, held under perspex.<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." Catalogue Note The present work is registered with the William Scott Archive as no.1134. We are grateful to the William Scott Archive for their kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.