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Joseph C. Leyendecker 1874-1951
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Christian Leyendecker
- New Year's Baby
- signed J.C. Leyendecker, l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 31 by 24 in.
- (78.7 by 61.0 cm)
- Painted circa 1935.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner, circa 1970
Literature
The Saturday Evening Post, January 4, 1936, illustrated in color on the cover
Condition
Good condition, some faint craquellure in green and white background; under UV: some small dots of inpainting in green and white background.
Please note the background was repainted contemporaneously with the rest of the painting, possibly by the artist.
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.