JOHN TUNNARD, A.R.A. | ISLAND SNARE
JOHN TUNNARD, A.R.A.
1900-1971
ISLAND SNARE
signed, dated 49. and numbered G.4; also signed, titled, dated Jan 49 and numbered G.4 on the reverse
watercolour, gouache, pencil and pen on paper
39 by 56cm.; 15¼ by 22in.
Condition Report:
The sheet has been adhered to the backing card at the centre of the upper edge. The sheet appears to have been neatly cut to the upper and lower edges. There are Artist's pinholes at all four corners and to the centre of the upper edge, with an associated pin-head mark at the extreme upper right corner. There is very minor rounding to the extreme lower right corner. The sheet undulates slightly in-keeping with the Artist's working methods and materials. There is an extremely faint possible scuff to the left hand side to the Island. There are minor flecks of foxing to the sheet, particularly visible to the verso. There is some time staining to the sheet. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition.
The work is held behind glass 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.
Provenance:
Alex. Reid & Lefevre Ltd, London, 1949
Acquired by the present owner's family, circa 1949, and thence by descent
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JOHN TUNNARD, A.R.A.
1900-1971
ISLAND SNARE
signed, dated 49. and numbered G.4; also signed, titled, dated Jan 49 and numbered G.4 on the reverse
watercolour, gouache, pencil and pen on paper
39 by 56cm.; 15¼ by 22in.
Condition Report:
The sheet has been adhered to the backing card at the centre of the upper edge. The sheet appears to have been neatly cut to the upper and lower edges. There are Artist's pinholes at all four corners and to the centre of the upper edge, with an associated pin-head mark at the extreme upper right corner. There is very minor rounding to the extreme lower right corner. The sheet undulates slightly in-keeping with the Artist's working methods and materials. There is an extremely faint possible scuff to the left hand side to the Island. There are minor flecks of foxing to the sheet, particularly visible to the verso. There is some time staining to the sheet. This excepting, the work appears in very good overall condition.
The work is held behind glass 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.
Provenance:
Alex. Reid & Lefevre Ltd, London, 1949
Acquired by the present owner's family, circa 1949, and thence by descent
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Time, Location
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