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JOHN BRATBY
1928-1992
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oil on board
unframed: 56 by 46.5cm.; 22 by 18in.
framed: 68 by 58.5cm.; 26¾ by 23in.
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Condition Report:
The board appears sound.There are a few fine lines of craquelure to two or three of the thicker areas of impasto. There is a small nick to the board to the right edge towards the upper corner. There is a light rub to the upper left corner, with one or two possible further more minor instances. There is some dust and specks of surface matter to the work. This excepting, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
Inspection under Ultraviolet light does not appear to reveal any signs of fluorescence or retouching.
The work is presented in a canvas slip in a painted wooden frame.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
Provenance:
Gifted to John Bowyer by the Artist and thence by descent
Sale, Sotheby's Olympia, 23rd November 2006, lot 135, where acquired by the present owner
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JOHN BRATBY
1928-1992
VIEW THROUGH A WINDOW
oil on board
unframed: 56 by 46.5cm.; 22 by 18in.
framed: 68 by 58.5cm.; 26¾ by 23in.
Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot
To view Shipping Calculator, please click here
Condition Report:
The board appears sound.There are a few fine lines of craquelure to two or three of the thicker areas of impasto. There is a small nick to the board to the right edge towards the upper corner. There is a light rub to the upper left corner, with one or two possible further more minor instances. There is some dust and specks of surface matter to the work. This excepting, the work appears to be in very good overall condition.
Inspection under Ultraviolet light does not appear to reveal any signs of fluorescence or retouching.
The work is presented in a canvas slip in a painted wooden frame.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
Provenance:
Gifted to John Bowyer by the Artist and thence by descent
Sale, Sotheby's Olympia, 23rd November 2006, lot 135, where acquired by the present owner