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John Wells
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Wells
- Earth Figure
- signed, titled and dated 1953 on the reverse
- oil on board
- 12 by 68cm.; 4¾ by 26¾in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Italy
Condition
Sound board. There is a tiny, minor nick of loss to the upper right hand extreme edge, only visible upon close inspection.
The work appears in very good overall condition, with strong, vivid colours throughout.
Ultraviolet light reveals a few small, scattered areas of flourescence and probable retouching to the extreme edges, including a small spot to the centre of the top edge and a further small line to the top right hand quadrant.
Supported on the artist's backing board, set onto a cream-painted support frame.
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."