Ben EnwonwuNigerian1917-1994Hausa Boy
signed and dated 1949 (lower right)oil on board30 by 40cm., 11¾ by 15¾in.framed: 37.5 by 47.5cm., 14¾ by 18¾in.Condition reportColour:Please note colours in the online catalogue illustration may vary depending on screen settings.
This work appears to be in good condition. On close inspection there are areas of paint loss and minor flaking across the lower register of the work. These areas of paint loss are concentrated near the subject's left and right legs, the largest of which measures approximately 20mm. There appears to be a minor dent and associated cracking to the board in the upper quadrant of the work. There are also areas of gold paint near the framing edge, where the frame's gold paint appears to have come into contact with the edge of the work. The work also exhibits minor surface dirt, and would benefit from a professional clean. Inspection under UV light reveals no clear signs of restoration or repair.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.ProvenanceAcquired directly from the artist
Thence by direct descent to the present owner
Ben EnwonwuNigerian1917-1994Hausa Boy
signed and dated 1949 (lower right)oil on board30 by 40cm., 11¾ by 15¾in.framed: 37.5 by 47.5cm., 14¾ by 18¾in.Condition reportColour:Please note colours in the online catalogue illustration may vary depending on screen settings.
This work appears to be in good condition. On close inspection there are areas of paint loss and minor flaking across the lower register of the work. These areas of paint loss are concentrated near the subject's left and right legs, the largest of which measures approximately 20mm. There appears to be a minor dent and associated cracking to the board in the upper quadrant of the work. There are also areas of gold paint near the framing edge, where the frame's gold paint appears to have come into contact with the edge of the work. The work also exhibits minor surface dirt, and would benefit from a professional clean. Inspection under UV light reveals no clear signs of restoration or repair.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.ProvenanceAcquired directly from the artist
Thence by direct descent to the present owner
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