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John Wells
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- John Wells
- Bourgeon Lunaire
- signed, titled, dated 1962, numbered and inscribed on the backboard
- oil on board
- 51 by 22.5cm.; 20 by 8¾in.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Jonathan Clark & Co., London, were acquired by the present owner
Jonathan Clark & Co., London, were acquired by the present owner
Condition
Unexamined out of frame, the work is float-mounted on the artist's back board.
There is very minor ware to the extreme edges of the board, in keeping with the Artist's techniques. The work appears in excellent overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals one or two tiny flecks of fluorescence and probable retouchings in the bottom left corner.
Housed behind glass in a thick white wooden frame, float-mounted against the artist's backing board.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 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."