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Provenance

Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1989 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse at the top corners to the backing board. The edges of the sheet are unevenly cut. The sheet is slightly undulated, due to the artist’s working method, and there is an artist’s pinhole at the top left corner. There is evidence of minor wear and handling to the edges and corners. There are some very minor pinpoint media accretions noted. There is a 1/4 inch area of pigment loss to the top middle-left edge and a 1/8 inch area of pigment loss to the middle left edge of the sheet. Framed under Plexiglas. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Cecil Collins Landscape signed and dated 1979 ; signed, titled and dated 1979 and December 12, 1979 on the reverse chalk and watercolor on paper 10 1/4 by 10 1/2 in. 26 by 27 cm. Provenance Anthony d'Offay Gallery, London Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1989 Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is hinged on the reverse at the top corners to the backing board. The edges of the sheet are unevenly cut. The sheet is slightly undulated, due to the artist’s working method, and there is an artist’s pinhole at the top left corner. There is evidence of minor wear and handling to the edges and corners. There are some very minor pinpoint media accretions noted. There is a 1/4 inch area of pigment loss to the top middle-left edge and a 1/8 inch area of pigment loss to the middle left edge of the sheet. Framed under Plexiglas. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.