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John Armstrong
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Armstrong
- Still life with pears, apple and squash
- signed and dated 66
oil on canvas
- 38 by 63cm.; 15 by 24¾in.
Provenance
The Artist's wife, from whom acquired by the present owner circa 1973
Condition
Original canvas.
Generally the work is in excellent original condition. There are some very fine minor craquelure to the leaves on the left and to the centre of the pear on the right. There is an extremeley faint stretcher bar mark to the centre of the upper edge. The work is clean and ready to hang.
Ultraviolet light reveals pigments whch floursece that are the hand of the artist.
Held in a wooden frame covered with painted grey canvas, and a white canvas inset.
Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."