拍品 151
- 151
JOHN TUNNARD, A.R.A. | Bagatelle
估價
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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描述
- John Tunnard, A.R.A.
- Bagatelle
- signed and dated 46; also signed, titled and dated 1946 on the reverse
- oil and gesso on board
- 28.5 by 36.5cm.; 11¼ by 14½in.
We are grateful to Professor Brian Whitton for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.
來源
McRoberts & Tunnard, London, 9th December 1959
Private Collection
Private Collection
展覽
London, McRoberts & Tunnard, John Tunnard, 26th November - 23rd December 1959, cat. no.2, illustrated.
出版
Alan Peat and Brian A. Whitton, John Tunnard, His Life and Work, Scolar Press, Aldershot, 1997, cat. no.474, p.174.
Condition
The board appears sound. There is very minor frame abrasion to the extreme edges of the work, with one or two associated flecks of loss including to the upper left corner and the centre of the upper edge. There are scratches, scuffs, very fine cracks and incisions throughout, in keeping with the Artist's working process. There are one or two possible spots of staining towards the lower left corner and one or two instances of studio detritus. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The work is floated and held in a painted 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."