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John Tunnard, A.R.A.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- John Tunnard, A.R.A.
- Bird and Fish
- signed, dated 47 and numbered v.6; signed, titled and dated 1947 on an artist's label attached to the backboard
- oil on glass
- 30 by 39cm.; 12 by 15¼in.
Provenance
The Artist, from whom acquired by Travellers Club Art, 20th March 1947
Alex Reid & Lefevre Gallery, London, where acquired by the previous owner
Sale, Christie's London, 18th July 1975, lot 120, where acquired by the present owner
Alex Reid & Lefevre Gallery, London, where acquired by the previous owner
Sale, Christie's London, 18th July 1975, lot 120, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Alex Reid & Lefevre Gallery, John Tunnard, December 1947, cat. no.20.
Literature
Alan Peat and Brian A. Whitton, John Tunnard: His Life and Work, Scolar Press, Aldershot, 1997, cat. no.526, p.178.
Condition
The glass appears sound.
There are few minor tiny flecks of paint loss, including in the upper left and right corners, and a fleck near the centre of the upper edge. Generally the work is in good original condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals no apparent signs of retouching.
Held under glass in a stained and metallic painted wooden frame with a canvas inset.
Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."