Lot 135
- 135
JOHN TUNNARD, A.R.A. | Boule
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- John Tunnard, A.R.A.
- Boule
- signed, dated 47 and inscribed; also signed and titled on a label attached to the reverse
- oil and gesso on board
- 28 by 22.5cm.; 11 by 9in.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Gallery Roche, Bremen, where acquired by the present owner in 1984
Gallery Roche, Bremen, where acquired by the present owner in 1984
Exhibited
London, Alex. Reid & Lefevre Ltd, British Painters, Past and Present, October 1947, cat. no.4.
Literature
Alan Peat and Brian A. Whitton, John Tunnard, His Life and Work, Scolar Press, Aldershot, 1997, cat. no.527, p.178 (as Boule Tunnsage).
Condition
The board bows slightly but appears sound. The surface is incised, rubbed, scraped and scratched, in keeping with the Artist's working methods. There is a very small loss towards the lower edge to the right of centre. There are one or two accretions in the paint. This excepting, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals no clear signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is held within a painted slip and a carved wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 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."
"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
We are grateful to Professor Brian Whitton for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.