Details

Provenance

Waddington Galleries, London Acquired from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

London, Waddington Galleries, Sean Scully , November - December 1992, pl. 2, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The top edge of the sheet, torn from a notepad, has some frayed edges, and there is a slight undulation to the sheet, both consistent with the artist's intent and working method. Under close inspection, two spots of red media are visible along the right edge, likely from the time of execution, and obscured by the top mat. The sheet is cornered into the mat in all four corners. 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

Sean Scully Untitled signed and dated 8.1.92 watercolor on paper 18 1/8 by 15 in. 46 by 38.1 cm. Provenance Waddington Galleries, London Acquired from the above by the present owner Exhibited London, Waddington Galleries, Sean Scully , November - December 1992, pl. 2, illustrated in color Condition This work is in very good condition overall. The top edge of the sheet, torn from a notepad, has some frayed edges, and there is a slight undulation to the sheet, both consistent with the artist's intent and working method. Under close inspection, two spots of red media are visible along the right edge, likely from the time of execution, and obscured by the top mat. The sheet is cornered into the mat in all four corners. 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.