Jonathan Wood is "a real statesman, who can run massive arbitrations with his eyes shut, and is always one step ahead of the other side." Jonathan specialises in international arbitration and dispute resolution relating to international trade (including Bilateral Investment Treaty claims), joint venture and shareholder disputes, project and energy claims, credit and political risk insurance, reinsurance, cultural property and specie, banking and trade finance, fraud and asset tracing, public and private international law. Total Amount Due - The Hammer Price of the Lot sold, the Auctioneer's Commission due thereon under condition 13, such VAT as is chargeable and any additional interest, expenses or charges due hereunder. Any indemnity given under these conditions shall extend to all actions, proceedings, claims, demands, costs and expenses whatever and howsoever incurred or suffered by the person entitled to the benefit of the indemnity and the Auctioneer declares itself to be a trustee of the benefit of every such indemnity for its employees, servants or agents to the extent that such indemnity is expressed to be for their benefit.

A knowledgeable team with a strong arbitral practice led by Jonathan Wood, who is hugely experienced in international arbitration."- The Legal 500 UK 2022 Catalogue illustrations are included at the discretion of the Auctioneer. Illustration charges will be calculated on the particular category of sale. None of the terms above are appropriate but in the Auctioneer's opinion the work is a work by the artist named. Jonathan Wood is a seasoned veteran who has seen it all – safe hands and a shrewd operator."- The Legal 500 UK 2022 Jonathan Wood is outstanding. A calm, authoritative and extremely likeable character." - Legal 500 UK 2024

ii) The only method of establishing at the time of the auction in question that the Lot was a Forgery would have been by means of scientific processes which were not generally accepted for use until after the date of the auction or which were unreasonably expensive or impractical. Jon uses brushwork to explore the relationship between light and shadow, using a technique called chiaroscuro. This method, which involves creating tonal contrasts, was used by artists including Leonardo da Vinci. He also uses the Impressionist technique of marking, whereby separate brush marks and dabs of paint add light, life and movement to paintings.

h) To exercise a lien on any property of the buyer in the possession of the Auctioneer or whatever reason. The benefit of this condition shall be solely and exclusively for the buyer and shall not be assignable. The buyer shall for the purpose of this condition be the person to whom the original invoice in respect of the sale of the Lot is made. Studio of/Workshop of - In the opinion of the Auctioneer a work executed in the studio of the artist and possibly under his supervision. Unless credit terms have been agreed with the Auctioneer before the auction the buyer of a Lot shall pay to the Auctioneer within one (2) days from the date of the auction the Total Amount Due. Notwithstanding this, the Auctioneer may, in its sole discretion, require a buyer to pay a deposit of 25% of the Total Amount Due at the conclusion of the auction.

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Signed/Dated/Inscribed - In the opinion of tile Auctioneer the work has been signed/dated/inscribed by the artist. Jon says: "When I start a new painting, even though I’ve been painting for years, I still have a real fear and anxiety. There’s nothing worse than looking at a blank wall. But as soon as a scribble is on the board, it’s broken up and I can relax again. I treat a painting like a jigsaw puzzle: you just try and work out where everything is, and hopefully everything then starts to make sense. Towards the end, it all fits together."

Jonathan Wood offers a wealth of experience in commercial arbitration, acting as both advocate and arbitrator. - Chambers UK 2021 ii) To decide whether a particular Lot is suitable for sale by the Auctioneer and, if so, to determine which auction, the place and date of sale, the conditions of sale and the manner in which such sale should be conducted; Jonathan Wood stands out. His judgement is very sound and his breadth of experience means that there is not much he has not seen or dealt with before."- The Legal 500 UK 2022He has worked extensively with the West Midlands Police Museum to explore the criminal underworld of 19th century Birmingham. His haunting paintings delve into the history of the infamous Peaky Blinders gang, made famous by the successful BBC series of the same name.Through contributions from the sale of these artworks, we have been able to contribute to Birmingham Children's Hospital's 'Out To Play' appeal. Manner of - in the opinion of the Auctioneer a work executed in artist's style but of a later date. The "exceptionally experienced" Jonathan Wood of RPC is a "well thought of litigator and arbitration practitioner." He has substantive experience handling joint venture and shareholder disputes, as well as arbitration-related enforcement matters. - Chambers UK 2016

Growing up in Kings Heath, Birmingham, he was drawn to the darker side of history and shunned playing football with this friends in favour of exploring the local Hare and Hounds pub, where the landlord regaled tales of hangings and said the cellar was used as a mortuary. As an adult, he went on to hold exhibitions based on prostitution in 18th century London and the history and meanings behind nursery rhymes. Born in Boston, Wood grew up surrounded by the art collection of his grandfather, featuring the work of artists such as Francis Bacon, Alexander Calder, Jim Dine, Robert Motherwell, Larry Rivers, and Andy Warhol. He received a BA from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, New York, in 1999, majoring in psychology and minoring in studio art, then attended the University of Washington, Seattle, where he received an MFA in painting and drawing in 2002. During his student years, he explored making collage-like works based on montaged photographs that he took of himself, his friends, and their surroundings. These early photo-based paintings possess a darker and more volatile energy that is not as immediately evident in the work Wood is known for today. Jonathan Wood is head of RPC's International Arbitration practice and has expertise acting in commercial arbitrations involving energy, joint venture and shareholder disputes. [He is appreciated for his] "ability to explain quite complex issues clearly and gets on well with people." The surname only of the artist - In the opinion of the Auctioneer a work of the school or by one of the followers of the artist or in his style.i) The description of the Lot in the Catalogue at the time of the auction was in accordance with the then generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of such opinion; Jonathan Wood is simply outstanding. He is calm, approachable, client friendly and is at the very top of his game. A great person to work with." - The Legal 500 UK 2021 A knowledgeable team with a strong arbitral practice led by Jonathan Wood, who is hugely experienced in international arbitration. Jonathan Wood stands out. His judgement is very sound and his breadth of experience means that there is not much he has not seen or dealt with before. Jonathan Wood is a seasoned veteran who has seen it all – safe hands and a shrewd operator." - The Legal 500 UK 2022 Jonathan Wood is very active and vastly experienced, and has seen it all before." - Legal 500 UK 2023