JOHN WELLS | UNTITLED

JOHN WELLS
1907-2000
UNTITLED

signed, dated 1962-74. and inscribed on the reverse
pencil and oil on board
overall: 29 by 61cm.; 11½ by 24in.; board: 19 by 51cm.; 7½ by 20in.

Condition Report:
The board appears sound, and is fully laid down on to the Artist's prepared backboard. There is very slight, minor rounding to the board, and slight rubbing in the top right corner, possibly in keeping with the nature of the Artist's techniques and materials.

There are one or two tiny nicks visible to the extreme edge of the board upon extremely close inspection. There are some tiny traces of very light surface dirt and matter, but this excepting the work appears in excellent overall condition.

Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.

Housed behind glass in a thin wooden strip frame.

Please contact 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.
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Provenance:
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner in the 1970s