Details

Provenance

Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 1st March 2006, lot 199 Mark Barrow Fine Art, London Robin Katz Fine Art, London Private Collection Condition Original canvas. The canvas appears sound. There is a very small repair patch visible to the reverse of the canvas in the lower right quadrant. There are stretcher lines apparent at both the upper and lower edges. There are some scattered lines of craquelure, including in line with the stretcher bar running horizontally across the width of the work in the centre, with one or two very tiny flecks of associated loss in places, only visible upon extremely close inspection. There is some rubbing to some of the impasto tips. There is some slight rubbing and wear to the edges and corners of the canvas, most apparent at the centre of the lower edge, due to the work being unframed. There are some scattered specks of surface dirt, studio detritus and matter. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.<br><br>Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. <br><br>The work is unframed. There is tape around the outer edges of the canvas.<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

Richard Smith Another Place signed, titled, and dated '59 on the canvas overlap oil on canvas 167 by 137cm.; 65¾ by 54in. Provenance Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 1st March 2006, lot 199 Mark Barrow Fine Art, London Robin Katz Fine Art, London Private Collection Condition Original canvas. The canvas appears sound. There is a very small repair patch visible to the reverse of the canvas in the lower right quadrant. There are stretcher lines apparent at both the upper and lower edges. There are some scattered lines of craquelure, including in line with the stretcher bar running horizontally across the width of the work in the centre, with one or two very tiny flecks of associated loss in places, only visible upon extremely close inspection. There is some rubbing to some of the impasto tips. There is some slight rubbing and wear to the edges and corners of the canvas, most apparent at the centre of the lower edge, due to the work being unframed. There are some scattered specks of surface dirt, studio detritus and matter. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition.<br><br>Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. <br><br>The work is unframed. There is tape around the outer edges of the canvas.<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."