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'Gunner' F. J. Mears
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- 'Gunner' F. J. Mears
- Stretcher bearers on the Messines road at Night; Soldiers advancing on the Western Front
- one signed l.l.: GUN F. J. Mears. BEF; the other signed and dated l.r.: GUN F. J. Mears. BEF. 1916
- watercolour and wash with silver ink
- one 10 by 16.5cm., 4 by 6 ½ in.; the other 11 by 18cm., 4 ¼ by 7in.
Provenance
Bonhams, Bury St Edmunds, 6th September 2006, lot 362
Condition
Each sheet has been laid onto card. Some light scratches to each and some spots of foxing to the work with the figures carrying a stretcher; otherwise both appear in good overall condition.
Mounted together under glass in a gilt wood frame; unexamined out of frame.
"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."