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Provenance

Wills Lane Gallery, St Ives, where purchased by the present owner Condition The sheet is sound. It undulates slightly and there are artist's pin holes in two of the corners. There are some very minor media marks. Otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. <br><br>Contained in a white painted wooden box frame with a canvas inset under glass on both sides; unexamined out of frame. <br><br>If you have any questions about the present work please contact the department on 0207 293 6424. "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 There is a similar work executed on the reverse, also signed and dated 1953.

Catalog summary

John Wells Untitled signed, dated 1953 and numbered 95/2 gouache 16 by 62cm.; 6½ by 24½in. Provenance Wills Lane Gallery, St Ives, where purchased by the present owner Condition The sheet is sound. It undulates slightly and there are artist's pin holes in two of the corners. There are some very minor media marks. Otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. <br><br>Contained in a white painted wooden box frame with a canvas inset under glass on both sides; unexamined out of frame. <br><br>If you have any questions about the present work please contact the department on 0207 293 6424. "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 There is a similar work executed on the reverse, also signed and dated 1953.