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Alfred Wallis
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alfred Wallis
- Double Sided Boat Study
- signed three times
- wax crayon on paper
- 20.5 by 26.5cm.; 8 by 10½in.
Provenance
Private Collection
Austin/Desmond Fine Art, London, where acquired by the present owner
Austin/Desmond Fine Art, London, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The sheet is sound and not laid down but appears to be attached to the mount about the edges.
There is evidence of minor scattered foxing to both sides of the sheet and the sheet is slightly discoloured. There are are a few scuffs visible to both sides of the sheet in the lower half of the work. There are a few very minor creases. Otherwise in good overall condition.
Held under glass, the work is framed so both sides of the sheet are visible; unexamined out of 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."