Alfred Wallis

The Estate of Barbara Reis Poe Levee, Los Angeles, from where acquired by the present owner  

Not viewed out of the frame. The card appears sound. The edge of the card along the lower horizontal edge is slightly uneven, which appears inkeeping with the artist's working method. There are some soft creases in the card towards the upper right corner. There is some light surface dirt and staining, and some light traces of foxing across the work. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in good and original condition. The work is framed and glazed, float mounted between glass in a simple painted wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 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."

We are grateful to Jovan Nicholson for his kind assistance with the of cataloguing the present work.

PZ 11 was 'The Flying Scud'; a mackerel lugger that Alfred Wallis served on.