- 113
John Wells
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Wells
- courante
- signed, titled, dated 1955; inscribed ANCHOR STUDIO. TREWARVENETH ST. NEWLYN CORNWALL on the backboard
oil on board
- 26 by 41.5cm.; 10¼ by 16¼in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner circa 1973
Condition
The board is slightly worn in the corners and there is a tiny loss along the left edge. There is a horizontal line of indentation just above the centre of the board. This may be a crack. There is a faint crack to the board, approximately 8cm. in length, in the lower left quadrant. There is another tiny crack in the upper right quadrant and another in the upper left quadrant.
The paint surface is affected by the cracks mentioned above but otherwise it is in good overall condition.
There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light.
Held under perspex in a painted wooden rectilinear frame.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."