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John Wells
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- John Wells
- Composition
- signed, dated 1953-55 and inscribed on the reverse
- oil and pencil on board
- 38 by 15.5cm.; 15 by 6in.
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's London, 13th March 1974, lot 179, where acquired by a Private Collection, and thence by descent
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 15th July 2008, lot 112, where acquired by the present owner
Their sale, Sotheby's London, 15th July 2008, lot 112, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Not examined out of frame. The board is stable. Its edges are uneven which is in keeping with the Artist's materials. The rubbed and incised surface also appears to be consistent with the Artist's working practise. Overall the work appears to be in good and original condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
The work is float mounted onto a fabric-covered mount, and held under glass in a painted wooden frame with butt corners.
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."