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George Bellows
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- George Bellows
- Dempsey and Firpo (M. 181)
- sheet 554 by 657 mm 21 3/4 by 25 7/8 in
Lithograph, 1923-24, signed in pencil and titled, from the edition of 103, on Basingwerk-Parchement wove paper, printed by Bolton Brown and with his signature, with wide margins, in good condition apart from a scratch to the left of the referee's knee, faint discoloration in the margins, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition as catalogued. There is a 1 inch hairline scratch to the left of the referee's knee (likely touched-in), with a smaller nick below it. Discoloration in the margins consists of pale light-stain in a window around the image, occasional surface soiling and stray graphite marks. There is a two inch sharp diagonal crease in the upper margin at right with attendant softer creases. Remains of adhesive and old hinges run along the upper sheet edge verso.
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.