LOT DETAILS

Materials:

ink and charcoal on cardboard

Size Notes:

101,6 x 76,1 cm; 40 x 30 in.

Edition:

Executed in 1931.

Description:

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Markings:

signed with the initials E.B. and indistincly dated 1931 (towards the centre below the jug) and titled L'aube, Le Jour, le Crpuscule, La Nuit. (lower left)

Condition:

The board is stable. The board is affixed to a mount on the reverse and floating in its mount. The lower corners are scuffed. There is a crease (approx. 45cm long) running horizontally from the centre of the right edge. There are a few areas of paper skinning and rubbing in places consistent with the cardboard and the artistic process, notably in the legs of the recycling figures and to the clothes of the seated woman to the upper left quadrant. There is some yellowing at the centre of the composition on the first round flat stone and in the body of the jug (as visible in the catalogue illustration). There is some light frame rubbing along the extreme edges. This work is in overall fairly good condition. "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."

Exhibited:

Brighton, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, A Surreal Life: Edward James 1907-1984, 1998, no. 137, illustrated in the catalogue p. 141 __________________________________________________________________________ Brighton, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, A Surreal Life: Edward James 1907-1984, 1998, no. 137, reproduit dans le catalogue p. 141

Provenance:

Edward James, United Kingdom Edward James Foundation, West Dean (their sale: Christie's, London, December 15, 2016, A Surreal Legacy Selected works of art from The Edward James Foundation, lot 53) __________________________________________________________________________ Edward James, Royaume-Uni Edward James Foundation, West Dean (leur vente: Christie's, Londres, 15 dcembre 2016, A Surreal Legacy Selected works of art from The Edward James Foundation, lot 53)