John Bratby, R.A.

Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 12th October 2011, lot 103 were acquired by the present owner

Peter Davies, Bratby, Old Bakehouse Publications, Gwent, 2002, illustrated p.67.

Oil on original canvas. The canvas appears sound. There are some slight losses to one or two of the tips of the raised impasto, only visible upon very close inspection. There are some lines of craquelure in the more impastoed areas of paint, which in some places has resulted in some very minor losses. There are some areas of slight lifting, primarily towards the left side of the upper horizontal edge, in the lower left corner, in the upper right petals of the lower left sunflower, and in the green painted roof to the right of the composition. There are a few areas of extremely minor reticulation. There is some light surface dirt and studio detritus across the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is float-mounted in a square-profile painted wooden 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.
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