Possibly Peter Howson
O Miracle! , 1995 (Painted)
Lot #40 |
2018-11-20 |
Sotheby's, London
Scottish Art
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
GBP 8,000 - 12,000 (currency of sale)
USD 10,277 - 15,415 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: L18135
Auction name: Scottish Art
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2018-11-20
Currency: GBP
Source:
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 20th Century Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 152.5 by 122cm.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
152.5
Width In Centimeters:
122
Height In Inches:
60
Width In Inches:
48
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Year notes: Painted in 1995.
Provenance
Flower's East, London, where purchased by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Flower's East, The Rake's Progress and Other Paintings , 1996
Literature
R. Heller, Peter Howson , London, 2003, illustrated in colour, p.115 Condition The work is in very good original conditon. UV light inspection reveals no evidence of any retouching or restoration. Please note that this work is unframed. "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 the fourth in a series of monumental paintings based on Stravinksy's opera The Rake's Progress , which itself was based on William Hogarth's series of paintings and engravings detailing a man's downward journey ending in imprisonment in Bedlam. The Rake series were
Catalog summary
Possibly Peter Howson O Miracle! oil on canvas 152.5 by 122cm., 60 by 48in. Painted in 1995. Provenance Flower's East, London, where purchased by the present owner Exhibited London, Flower's East, The Rake's Progress and Other Paintings , 1996 Literature R. Heller, Peter Howson , London, 2003, illustrated in colour, p.115 Condition The work is in very good original conditon. UV light inspection reveals no evidence of any retouching or restoration. Please note that this work is unframed. "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 the fourth in a series of monumental paintings based on Stravinksy's opera The Rake's Progress , which itself was based on William Hogarth's series of paintings and engravings detailing a man's downward journey ending in imprisonment in Bedlam. The Rake series were exhibited at Flower's East in 1996.