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John Wells
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- John Wells
- rock forms
- signed, titled, dated 1960-61 and inscribed Anchor Studio. Trewarveneth Street. Newlyn. W. Cornwall on the backboard
- oil on board
- 61 by 45.5cm.; 24 by 18in.
Provenance
Waddington Galleries, London, whence purchased by J. Cade
Acquired by the present owner circa 1970
Acquired by the present owner circa 1970
Condition
The board is in good original condition.
There is a small area of paint separation in the black paint in the upper right quadrant. Nail heads are visible under the paint surface along the edges. The surface is in good overall condition.
There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light.
Held under glass in a gilded composition rectilinear frame which has sustaines some abrasions.
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."