- 171
John Wells
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- John Wells
- form in rotation
- signed and dated 1946 on the reverse; further signed, titled, dated and inscribed with the artist's address and No 1 on a label attached to the reverse
- pencil and oil on board
- 25.5 by 35.5cm.; 10 by 14in.
Provenance
Philip Hofer, founding director of the Department of Graphic Arts at Houghton Library, Harvard, and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The board appears to be in good original condition.
The paint surface appears to be intentionally uneven in areas, and there are a few marks of surface dirt which may be inherent to the work.
There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light.
Held under glass in a wooden frame.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 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."