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John Hitchens
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- John Hitchens
- Windy Day
- signed; also signed twice, titled, dated 1961 and inscribed on the stretcher
- charcoal and oil on canvas
- 50.5 by 76cm.; 19¾ by 30in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by Wilfrid A. Evill, by whom bequeathed to Honor Frost in 1963
Exhibited
Brighton, Brighton Art Gallery, The Wilfrid Evill Memorial Exhibition, June - August 1965, cat. no.59 (as Windy Day).
Condition
Original canvas.
Generally the work is in excellent original condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals no apparent signs of retouching.
Held under glass in a painted wood frame; unexamined out of frame.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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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."