- 150
Alfred Wallis
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alfred Wallis
- Double-chimneyed steamboat sailing towards headland
- signed
- oil and pencil on card
- 20 by 46.5cm.; 8 by 18¼in.
Provenance
H.S. Ede, from whom acquired by Dr. Dallas Doxford
His sale, Christie's London, 8th June 2007, lot 82, where acquired by the present owners
His sale, Christie's London, 8th June 2007, lot 82, where acquired by the present owners
Condition
The card is slightly bowed across the centre and unevenly cut.
There is a creased area to the top left corner, and an area of loss which corresponds to an old nail hole along the top edge with corresponding rusting. There are further scuffs and creases visible in isolated areas in keeping with the nature of the work, most notably to the bottom left corner. There is a spot of old paint loss in the bottom left quadrant. This excepting the work appears in very good condition, and is ready to hang.
Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
Housed behind glass in an unpainted pine frame and set against an off-white mount.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 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."