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Andrew Johnson
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- 'Air, Sea and Land use Shell'
- 77cm. by 115.5cm.;
- 30½in., 45½in.
gouache, unframed
Provenance
Sotheby's London, The Shell Mex and BP Advertising Collection, 10 September 2003, lot 66
Condition
On wove paper, laid on canvas. There is a restored scratch within the lower left quadrant and a scratch in the upper right quadrant. The work has been variously scratched and scuffed towards the lower edge and right edge. There are handling marks on the lower edge. There are artist's pinholes in the upper right corner and the centre of the upper edge, although these would have been made by the artist during the creation of the work. There are two hairline cracks to the paintwork within the upper right quadrant and a chip in the lower left quadrant. The work is unframed.
"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."