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Provenance

The Family of the Artist Condition The sheet is not laid down.<br><br>The sheet has been unevenly cut. There are some old creasings to the sheet. This has resulted in a crack in the paper towards the centre of the top edge. There are signs of staining and studio detritus, and the sheet is discoloured, but this excepting the work appears in good overall condition.<br><br>Housed behind glass in a thin, period, dark wooden frame.<br><br>Please contact 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

David Bomberg Study for The Mud Bath pen and ink and pencil 9 by 12.5cm.; 3½ by 5in. Executed circa 1914. Provenance The Family of the Artist Condition The sheet is not laid down.<br><br>The sheet has been unevenly cut. There are some old creasings to the sheet. This has resulted in a crack in the paper towards the centre of the top edge. There are signs of staining and studio detritus, and the sheet is discoloured, but this excepting the work appears in good overall condition.<br><br>Housed behind glass in a thin, period, dark wooden frame.<br><br>Please contact 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."