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Denys George Wells 1881-1973
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Denys George Wells
- children playing
- signed and dated l.l.: Denys G. Wells 13
- oil on canvas, unframed
- 76 by 64 cm.; 30 by 25 in.
Provenance
The Artist's Family
thence by descent
thence by descent
Condition
STRUCTURE:
The canvas has a heavy relining; the structure is sound and secure.
SURFACE:
There are traces of dirt to the paint surface, some of which seems to be ingrained in the varnish. There are two lines of surface abrasion in the upper right corner.
FRAME:
This work is unframed.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT:
UV light reveals extensive overpainting throughout the background upper right, another smaller area, upper left. Also retouching to frame abrasions along the upper and lower edges, to the table and spots of strengthening to to the figures.
COLOUR COMPARISON:
The illustration is broadly representative.
"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."
"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."