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Norman Rockwell
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Norman Rockwell
- First Day of School, Alternate Idea (Second Version)
- signed with initials NR (lower left)
- oil on paperboard, unframed
- 17 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches
- (44.5 by 36.8 cm)
- Executed circa 1964.
Provenance
Ogilvy & Mather, New York
Private Collection, New Orleans
By descent from the above to the present owner
Private Collection, New Orleans
By descent from the above to the present owner
Condition
Oil on paperboard. Surface: Work is in generally good condition aside from residue from prior matting and scattered pin holes (on margins under the mat). UNDER UV: No apparent inpainting.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A letter from Norman Rockwell to Mr. Lea, an executive at Ogilvy-Mather, discussing this work accompanies the lot.