Details

Provenance

Sale, Sotheby's London, 11th November 1987, lot 212, where acquired by the present owner

Exhibited

London, McRoberts & Tunnard, John Tunnard, 29th November - 22nd December 1961, cat. no.17; London, Royal Academy, 1962, cat. no.189; London, Hartnoll & Eyre Gallery, John Tunnard, 6th-30th April 1971, cat. no.20; London, Redfern Gallery, John Tunnard 1900-1971, Paintings and Gouaches, 8th March - 2nd April 1977, cat. no.10.

Literature

Herbert Read, 'Rediscovery. The World of John Tunnard', in J. Hadfield (ed.), The Saturday Book - 25, Hutchinson, London, 1965, p.163, illustrated; Alan Peat and Brian A. Whitton, John Tunnard, His Life and Work, Scolar Press, Aldershot, 1997, cat. no.753. Condition The board is sound. <br><br>The paint surface is intentionally uneven and worked. There are a few tiny specks of surface abrasion: one in the top right hand corner along the upper edge, a few to the vertical thorn and to the left of the vertical thorn in the upper right quadrant, and a few scattered in infrequent places. There is also some slight frame abrasion along the very upper edge.<br><br>Under ultraviolet light there is an area of fluorescence in the upper right quadrant which appears to be the artist's work. <br><br>Held in a wooden frame with a gilded edge.<br><br>Please contact the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about 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 Tunnard Release signed, dated 60 and inscribed VI.0.15. ; also signed, titled, dated and inscribed on the reverse oil on board 83.5 by 122cm.; 33 by 48in. Provenance Sale, Sotheby's London, 11th November 1987, lot 212, where acquired by the present owner Exhibited London, McRoberts & Tunnard, John Tunnard, 29th November - 22nd December 1961, cat. no.17; London, Royal Academy, 1962, cat. no.189; London, Hartnoll & Eyre Gallery, John Tunnard, 6th-30th April 1971, cat. no.20; London, Redfern Gallery, John Tunnard 1900-1971, Paintings and Gouaches, 8th March - 2nd April 1977, cat. no.10. Literature Herbert Read, 'Rediscovery. The World of John Tunnard', in J. Hadfield (ed.), The Saturday Book - 25, Hutchinson, London, 1965, p.163, illustrated; Alan Peat and Brian A. Whitton, John Tunnard, His Life and Work, Scolar Press, Aldershot, 1997, cat. no.753. Condition The board is sound. <br><br>The paint surface is intentionally uneven and worked. There are a few tiny specks of surface abrasion: one in the top right hand corner along the upper edge, a few to the vertical thorn and to the left of the vertical thorn in the upper right quadrant, and a few scattered in infrequent places. There is also some slight frame abrasion along the very upper edge.<br><br>Under ultraviolet light there is an area of fluorescence in the upper right quadrant which appears to be the artist's work. <br><br>Held in a wooden frame with a gilded edge.<br><br>Please contact the department on 0207 293 6424 if you have any questions about 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."