John Tunnard, A.R.A.

McRoberts and Tunnard, London, 14th January 1960
Sale, Christie's London, 16th November 2007, lot 82, where acquired by the present owner

Alan Peat & Brian A. Whitton, John Tunnard, His Life and Work, Scolar Press, Aldershot, 1997, cat. no.696, p.190.

Unexamined out of frame. The sheet appears to be fully laid down onto board. The sheet folds around the board at the lower edge and there are some resultant very small tears and scuffs. There is also some creasing in the lower left and upper right corners. This has resulted in some minor paint loss to the lower left corner. The sheet has very slightly folded over in the upper right corner. There is some evidence of studio matter is a very few instances. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in overall excellent condition, with strong passages of medium and fresh colour throughout. The work is floated in a painted wooden frame, and held behind glass. Please telephone the department on +(44) 0207 293 6424 if you have any further questions regarding the present lot.
"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."

We are grateful to Professor Brian Whitton for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.