Lot 137: ALEXANDER MACKENZIE | Wicca, November 1988

pencil and oil on board

76 by 101cm.; 30 by 39¾in.

pencil and oil on board

The board appears sound. The extreme edges of the board appear slightly worn, most apparent at the lower left and both upper corners. There are some very small losses around the edges of the work, including two losses to the right vertical edge, and three extremely minor losses to the lower horizontal edge. There are some very minor traces of surface dirt across the work, most apparent along the upper side of the top horizontal edge. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals some areas of light fluorescence, thought to be inkeeping with the artist's materials. The work is float-mounted and presented in a simple square-profile painted wooden tray 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."

Beaux Arts Gallery, Bath, where acquired by the father of the present owner in 1993