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Alfred Wallis
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Alfred Wallis
- Two Houses and Two Trees
- pencil and coloured crayons
- 24.5 by 39.5cm.; 9¾ by 15½in.
- Executed circa 1939.
Provenance
Kate Chertavian Fine Art, London
Bell Fine Art Ltd, Winchester
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 17th May 2006, lot 504, where purchased by the present owner
Bell Fine Art Ltd, Winchester
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 17th May 2006, lot 504, where purchased by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is laid down onto a supporting card, with tape along all four edges, on the underside of the card. There is a restored horizontal tear at the lower edge of the work running from the edge of the sheet to the left tree and measuring approximately 20cm. There appear to be several further small restored tears in the lower left corner and another horizontal tear in the lower right corner which runs from the edge of the sheet to the house. There is surface dirt and some studio detritus, most noticeable towards the lower part of right hand vertical edge. There appears to be some discolouration to the sheet and fading of the pigments.
The work is window mounted and framed in a simple, natural wood frame, glazed.
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."