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John Minton
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- John Minton
- Boats at Valencia
- signed and dated 1949
- pen and ink, chalk, watercolour and oil pastel
- 26.5 by 36cm.; 10½ by 14¼in.
Provenance
Probably acquired directly from the Artist by the late owner by 1958
Exhibited
London, Arts Council Gallery, John Minton, 17th October - 12th November 1958, cat. no.59, with Arts Council tour.
Condition
The sheet is fully laid down onto a backing card. The sheet appears sound. There is fading to the watercolour, made clear by the edges which are covered by the current mount. The work appears to be in good overall condition.The work is window mounted and housed in a lacquered wood frame, held under glass.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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Frances Spalding for her kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.