- 49
Alfred Wallis
Estimate
12,000 - 16,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alfred Wallis
- Ship Passing Lighthouse
pencil and oil on board, irregular
- 12.5 by 32cm.; 5 by 12½in.
Provenance
Given to the artist Adrian Ryan by Sven Berlin in 1949 and thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Sven Berlin, Alfred Wallis, Primitive, 1948, no.24, illustrated.
Condition
The board is sound and has uneven edges, visible in the catalogue illustration with parts which are slightly upturned. There is an old scuff mark to the centre of the boat, visible in the catalogue illustration and the surface is slightly dirty otherwise in good original condition.
Under ultraviolet light, there appear to be no signs of retouching.
Held in a painted wood frame under glass; unexamined out of frame.
The colours are slightly cooler and more subtle than the illustration suggests.
"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
The frame for this painting was made by Sven Berlin.