Fall Southern Estates & Collections: Session III
Thu, Oct 31, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 885
Geoffrey Humphries (Venice, b. 1945), Wine Shop Venice, W/C
Estimate: $400 - $600
Unsold
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property from the Collection of Bob Herron, Savannah, Boston and Paris
Description:
Geoffrey Humphries (Venice, b. 1945), Wine Shop Venice, Watercolor, pencil signed lower right, depicting Venice canal with wine shop and figures, matted and framed. Frame size: 17 3/8 in. x 21 1/8 in. Provenance: according to the consignor this was purchased directly from the artist.Geoffrey Humphries is a renowned figurative painter living and working in Venice. Humphries was born in Amersham, England and attended the High Wycombe School of Art, the London College of Printing, and the Chelsea College of Art and Design. In 1963 he visited Italy for the first time, and took his degree from the Accademia di Belle Arti in Venice, where he received his highest honours in 1974. After then studying in Rome and Florence, he moved to Venice in 1966, where he still lives and works today. His studio overlooking the Giudecca Canal is a well-known centre for music and the arts, where he runs courses on painting and life drawing. His studio became the epicentre for a cast of remarkable characters from the late 20th century, from rock stars, royalty and writers to eminent Venetians, artists, opera singers, and musicians. (Floren Design Ltd.)
Measurements: Height: by sight 11 in. x Width: 15 in.
Condition:
Good condition, not viewed out of frame, light wear to edges of frame.Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
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