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Provenance

Acquired directly from the Artist by George E. Dix, Jr. and thence by descent to the present owner Condition The sheet does not appear to be laid down and undulates across the surface.<br><br>There is craquelure across the surface, where the sheet undulates, with a few resultant spots of minor paint loss. There is a very small spot of lifting paint to the undulation along the upper right edge. Some of the collage has become very slightly lifting at the edges. <br><br>Held in its original wood frame with a canvas mount under glass; unexamined out of frame. <br><br>Please telephone 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 Wells Composition 1942 signed and dated 1942 pencil, pen and ink, gouache and collage 24 by 32 cm.; 9½ by 12½in. Provenance Acquired directly from the Artist by George E. Dix, Jr. and thence by descent to the present owner Condition The sheet does not appear to be laid down and undulates across the surface.<br><br>There is craquelure across the surface, where the sheet undulates, with a few resultant spots of minor paint loss. There is a very small spot of lifting paint to the undulation along the upper right edge. Some of the collage has become very slightly lifting at the edges. <br><br>Held in its original wood frame with a canvas mount under glass; unexamined out of frame. <br><br>Please telephone 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."