Lot 130
  • 130

Graham Sutherland, O.M.

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Graham Sutherland, O.M.
  • Mouth Of A Molten Iron Container
  • pen and ink, pencil, pastel, watercolour and crayon on paper, squared for transfer
  • 17 by 14cm.; 6¾ by 5½in.
  • Executed in 1942.

Provenance

Galleria Bergamini, Milan
Private collects ion

Literature

Roberto Tassi, Sutherland, The Wart.mes Drawings, Replica Shoes Parke Bernet, London, 1980, cat. no.117, p.124, illustrated.

Condition

The sheet has been attached to a supporting sheet around the edges. The edges of this supporting sheet have been affixed with two tabs of adhesive tape in the upper corners to the mount. There are some light creases apparent to the sheet including some diagonal lines at the corners and a horizontal line running across the centre of the work. There are some tiny flecks of paint loss in the lower right corner, and some further, more minor instances in the upper section, above the iron container. There appears to be some rubbings to the surface along the lower edge. There is some studio matter apparent. Subject to the above the work appears to be in good overall condition. The work is window mounted and held behind glass in a painted and gilt wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +(44) 0207 293 6424 if you have any further questions regarding the present lot.
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