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John Wells
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- John Wells
- village
- signed, titled, dated 1948, inscribed and studio stamped on the backboard
- oil and pencil on paper laid onto card
- 27.5 by 38.5cm.; 10¾ by 15¼in.
Exhibited
London, Jonathan Clark, John Wells 1907-2000, 15th October – 7th November 2003, cat. no.17.
Condition
The card has been laid down onto a backboard and appears to be in good overall condition.
The paint surface is alternately thick and scraped down in places and appears to be in good overall condition.
Examination under ultra-violet light reveals a few scattered spots of fluorescence but these appear to coincide with the artist's use of pigment.
Held under glass in a rectilinear 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."