Details

Provenance

New Art Centre, Salisbury, where acquired by the late owners, 19th April 1999

Exhibited

Salisbury, New Art Centre, George Kennethson, Merlyn Evans , March 1999, cat. no.11. Condition The sculpture appears to be sound. There are a number of tiny nicks and flecks of loss to the extreme edges and corners. There are also some further tiny losses in places, predominantly in keeping with the Artist's working methods and practice. There is a pattern of fine scratches across the surface of the work, absolutely in keeping with the Artist's working methods. There is some very light surface dirt in places. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is freestanding. 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

George Kennethson Wave carved English alabaster height: 40.5cm.; 16in. The present work is a unique carving. Provenance New Art Centre, Salisbury, where acquired by the late owners, 19th April 1999 Exhibited Salisbury, New Art Centre, George Kennethson, Merlyn Evans , March 1999, cat. no.11. Condition The sculpture appears to be sound. There are a number of tiny nicks and flecks of loss to the extreme edges and corners. There are also some further tiny losses in places, predominantly in keeping with the Artist's working methods and practice. There is a pattern of fine scratches across the surface of the work, absolutely in keeping with the Artist's working methods. There is some very light surface dirt in places. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is freestanding. 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."