Details

Provenance

Marlborough Fine Art, London, where acquired by the family of the present owner

Exhibited

London, Marlborough Fine Art, John Piper , March 1972, cat. no.19, illustrated; London, Tate, John Piper , 30th November 1983 - 22nd January 1984, cat. no.156, illustrated p.134. Condition The sheet is secured to the mount with an adhesive strip along the upper edge. There are Artist's pinholes in the upper corners. The edges of the sheet are slightly deckled. The sheet undulates slightly in keeping with the Artist's working methods. There is some craquelure to the thicker areas of gouache and impasto, with some tiny flecks of loss in places, only visible upon close inspection. There are some minor accretions and instances of studio matter. The sheet is very slightly time stained. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The sheet is window mounted and held within a linen mount, behind glass in a simple 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

John Piper Ardmore (Eire) signed, titled and dated Oct 69 pencil, pen and ink, watercolour with resist, gouache and wash on paper 57 by 77cm.; 22½ by 30¼in. Provenance Marlborough Fine Art, London, where acquired by the family of the present owner Exhibited London, Marlborough Fine Art, John Piper , March 1972, cat. no.19, illustrated; London, Tate, John Piper , 30th November 1983 - 22nd January 1984, cat. no.156, illustrated p.134. Condition The sheet is secured to the mount with an adhesive strip along the upper edge. There are Artist's pinholes in the upper corners. The edges of the sheet are slightly deckled. The sheet undulates slightly in keeping with the Artist's working methods. There is some craquelure to the thicker areas of gouache and impasto, with some tiny flecks of loss in places, only visible upon close inspection. There are some minor accretions and instances of studio matter. The sheet is very slightly time stained. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The sheet is window mounted and held within a linen mount, behind glass in a simple 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."