John Wells
Composition 1953-55 , 1953 (Executed)
Lot #112 |
2008-07-15 |
Sotheby's, London
20th Century British Art
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
GBP 25,000 - 35,000 (currency of sale)
USD 46,300 - 64,820 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: L08141
Auction name: 20th Century British Art
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2008-07-15
Currency: GBP
Source:
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 20th Century British Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 38 by 16cm.; 15 by 6Ā¼in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
38
Width In Centimeters:
16
Height In Inches:
14.961
Width In Inches:
6.299
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Year notes: Executed between 1953 and 1955.
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's London, 13 March 1974, lot 179, whence purchased and thence by descent to the present owner Condition The board is in good original condition.<br><br>The paint surface is in good overall condition.<br><br>There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light.<br><br>Held under glass in a simple wooden rectilinear frame with a canvas cross-section.<br><br>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."
Catalog summary
John Wells Composition 1953-55 signed and inscribed Anchor Studio Trewarveneth Newlyn on the backboard oil on board 38 by 16cm.; 15 by 6Ā¼in. Provenance Sale, Sotheby's London, 13 March 1974, lot 179, whence purchased and thence by descent to the present owner Condition The board is in good original condition.<br><br>The paint surface is in good overall condition.<br><br>There is no sign of retouching under ultra-violet light.<br><br>Held under glass in a simple wooden rectilinear frame with a canvas cross-section.<br><br>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."