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John Melville
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Melville
- the secret image
- signed and dated 1939; also signed, titled and dated on a label attached to the reverse
- oil on board
- 63 by 46cm.; 24¾ by 18in.
Provenance
England & Co, London
Condition
There is a nail in the upper left corner and a hole in the upper right corner, probably made by the artist during the creation of the work. The work has been scuffed in the upper left and lower right quadrants. The work has been variously chipped along the right edge. There is also a chip and a spot of staining in the area to the right of the figure.There are four spots of staining in the lower left quadrant and one in the lower right. There are patchy discoloured areas of paint in the upper left quadrant. Held in a brown, white wooden and plaster frame.
"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."