UZO EGONU | The Arts
Provenance :
Exhibited : London, Hayward Gallery, The Other Story: Afro-Asian Artists in Post-War Britain, 1990; Wolverhampton, Art Gallery Wolverhampton, 1990; Manchester, Manchester City Art Gallery and Cornerhouse, 1990
Literature : Olu Oguibe, Uzo Egonu: An African Artist in the West, London, 1995, illustrated in colour p. 144
Notes :
Condition_report : The canvas is unlined and attached to a framed stretcher. There is some light craquelure spanning the distance of approximately 13 cm in the upper right corner of the painting. In the upper left corner, the canvas ondulates slightly, and would benefit from a re-stretching. There is some light surface dirt throughout. Examination under UV light reveals a layer of cloudy varnish, and minor areas of surface loss, less than 1 cm wide. Overall, this work is in good, original 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."
