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Alfred Wallis

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Alfred Wallis
  • boats and birds
  • signed
  • pencil and oil on board
  • 25 by 32cm.; 9¾ by 12½in.

Provenance

Crane Kalman Gallery, London
J.P. Jacobs
Sale, Sotheby's, London, 18 July 1984, lot 403

Condition

The board is sound and is laid on a wooden board. The edges of the board are characteristically uneven, visible in the catalogue illustration. There are some minor handling marks and minor spots of staining to the edges and there are some minor surface scuff marks in the upper corners, visible in the catalogue illustration, otherwise in good original condition. Under ultraviolet light, there appear to be no signs of retouching. Held in a simple wood frame with canvas mount.
"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."