78
Duncan Grant
(Scottish, 1885-1978)
Abstract, 1978
Estimate: $6,000-$8,000
Passed
Live Auction
European Art
Size
16 1/4 x 11 5/8 inches.
Description
Duncan Grant
(Scottish, 1885-1978)
Abstract, 1978
ink, watercolor, and oil on paper
signed with initials DG and dated (lower right)
16 1/4 x 11 5/8 inches.
Property from the Collection of Douglas Turnbaugh
Condition
Framed: 24 x 20 inches.Moderate surface dirt and dust; sheet is glued to backing board in upper right and left corners verso; glue has caused staining; uneven toning along upper edge; one pinpoint hole in each corner; moderate rippling to sheet, likely caused by natural drying of oil pigments; small crease in upper center above image. Please request additional images.Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.
Signature
signed with initials DG and dated (lower right)
Provenance
Provenance:The ArtistAcquired from the Artist by the present ownerLot note:The present work is thought to be the artist's last known work and his final foray into abstraction. Grant had experimented with abstraction before, particularly cubism, under Picasso's influence during his time in Paris but abandoned the style upon his return to England.