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JOHN WELLS | Painting
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Wells
- Painting
- signed, titled, dated 1946. and inscribed on the reverse; also signed and indistinctly inscribed on the reverse of the frame
- oil and pencil on board
- 20 by 25.5cm.; 8 by 10in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist in the 1960s by the previous owner's family and thence by descent
Their sale, Bonhams London, 29th May 2013, lot 49, where acquired by the present owner
Their sale, Bonhams London, 29th May 2013, lot 49, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The board appears to be sound. There are some minor nicks and flecks of loss along each edge, predominantly at the lower edge, not visible in the present mount. There are some isolated spots of staining, including to the central passage and in the brown pigment. There are a few scuffs to the brown pigment, and some very minor possible craquelure in the black pigment. There is some surface dirt and studio matter. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals some fluorescence in keeping with the hand of the Artist. The work is held within a simple wooden frame, behind glass. 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."