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John Tunnard, A.R.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- John Tunnard, A.R.A.
- Vortex and the Weather Dog
- signed, dated 44 and inscribed; also signed, titled, dated 44 and inscribed on the reverse
- gouache and watercolour on paper
- 36 by 53.5cm.; 14 by 21in.
Provenance
Redfern Gallery, London, where acquired by David Scott, 1944
His sale, Christie's London, 4th June 1999, lot 68, where acquired by the present owner
His sale, Christie's London, 4th June 1999, lot 68, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
France, British Council Fine Arts Department, 1945, cat. no.46, with tour to Alšova síň Umělecké besedy, Prague (details untraced, lent by David Scott).
Literature
Alan Peat and Brian A. Whitton, John Tunnard His Life and Work, Aldershot, 1997, cat. no.414, illustrated pl.24.
Condition
The sheet is attached to the mounting board with tabs in three places along the upper edge, but is not laid down. The sheet is slightly cockled.
There are artist's pinholes in all four corners and the upper edge of the sheet is deckled, not visible in the present mount. There is evidence to previous mounting tabs at the lower corners. None of which are visible in the present mount.
There is a slight stain around the edges of the work, where the mount meets the paper, not visible in the present mount. There is a small scuff in the upper right quadrant and two small spots of matter, only visible in raking light. Subject to the above the work is in very good overall condition, with strong vivid colours throughout.
The work is window mounted and held within a simple wood frame.
Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions.
"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."
Catalogue Note
With a pencil drawing of a Venetian boathouse to the reverse.
We are grateful to Brian Whitton for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.