Details

Provenance

Waddington Galleries, London Galerie Claude Bernard, where acquired by the present owner Private Collection, Europe

Exhibited

London, Tate, Peter Blake , 9th February - 20th March 1983, cat. no.13, illustrated; Hannover, Kestner Gesellschaft, Peter Blake Retrospective , 22nd April - 12th June 1983, cat. no.12. Condition The board appears to be sound. There is some minor rounding to the upper left, lower left and lower right corners, not visible in the present frame, and the board has some very minor flecks of loss to the edges in keeping with the Artist's working methods and intentions. There is some very light frame abrasion to all four edges. There are one or two very light scuffs and scratches to the surface. There is some light surface dirt. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is held within a stained wooden frame. 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

Peter Blake Goldfish signed and dated 1957; also signed, dated 1957 and inscribed on the reverse oil on board 16.5 by 11.5cm.; 6½ by 4½in. Provenance Waddington Galleries, London Galerie Claude Bernard, where acquired by the present owner Private Collection, Europe Exhibited London, Tate, Peter Blake , 9th February - 20th March 1983, cat. no.13, illustrated; Hannover, Kestner Gesellschaft, Peter Blake Retrospective , 22nd April - 12th June 1983, cat. no.12. Condition The board appears to be sound. There is some minor rounding to the upper left, lower left and lower right corners, not visible in the present frame, and the board has some very minor flecks of loss to the edges in keeping with the Artist's working methods and intentions. There is some very light frame abrasion to all four edges. There are one or two very light scuffs and scratches to the surface. There is some light surface dirt. This excepting the work appears to be in excellent overall condition. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is held within a stained wooden frame. 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."