28th Oct, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST

Antiques & Interiors

 
Lot 1084
 

1084

Barbara Jeppe (1921-1999) South African
Mockertail Swallowtail: Killie Campbell
Signed and dated 1980, pencil and gouache, 66cm by 46cm together with another work by the same hand "African Flame Tree" signed, inscribed and dated 1980, pencil and gouache, 66cm by 46cm (2)

Provenance: The Tryon Gallery, London

Not Sold
Estimated at £90 - £120

 

Mockertail Swallowtail: Killie Campbell - In a broadly good state of preservation, some light time staining across the sheet with some possible reduction to overall colour. Two tiny dark spots to sheet immediately above the top of the arrangement approx 3cm away from the flowers. There is a variation to tone / possible surface of the sheet within the lower 50% of right-hand side and extending into the lower right-hand corner which presents as series of pale grey splashes or specks. It is not possible to determine if this is integral to the paper or possibly light-coloured transferred pigment. Images can be supplied upon request and is evident to a lesser degree in other parts of the sheet. No evidence of cockling. Not examined out of the frame. African Flame Tree - An amount of brown-coloured small-sized spalshes to the exterior of the frame. of the glazing which do not appear to be integral to the sheet. Some minor relatively light time staining across paper presenting a creamy hue overall. Colour depth mostly clean and bright possily with some light fading to the greens presenting slightly blue? No evidence of cockling, not examined out of the frame. In an overall good state of preservation.

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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, 28th Oct, 2022

This Antiques and Interiors Sale includes a generous section of pictures and decorative prints, as well as 18th century Chinese porcelain, all in the Country House taste. Look out for William Tillman traditional-style, high quality dining room furniture, as well as rugs, collectables, jewellery, watches and more.

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