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MARGARET MELLIS | Boy
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Margaret Mellis
- Boy
- oil on board, construction and collage
- 18 by 18cm.; 7 by 7in.
- Executed circa 1970.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
John Stevens Fine Art, Hadleigh, where acquired by the present owner, 12th March 2006
John Stevens Fine Art, Hadleigh, where acquired by the present owner, 12th March 2006
Condition
Unexamined out of frame. There is one fine crack running around most of the circular element of the construction. There are some possible scuffs to a couple of raised areas including to the lower right triangle and to the highest green element on the left. There are a couple of areas of loss to the tips of the construction elements and one very small scuff to the far right triangle. There is some light surface dust throughout. Subject to the above the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals no obvious signs of restoration or fluorescence. The work is held within a perspex box frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any further 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."