Lot 46
  • 46

Henry Sumner (HY) Watson

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Henry Sumner (HY) Watson
  • Reeling One in
  • signed Hy. S. Watson (lower left)
  • oil on canvas
  • 29 1/2 by 21 in.
  • 74.9 by 53.3 cm

Provenance

Bill's Inn, Montauk, New York

Condition

The work is in excellent condition, the canvas is lined, minor craquelure seen in the sky. UNDER UV: Minor areas of inpainting throughout, some in sky, area over hand, on white shirt and on the cheek of the girl.
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.
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Catalogue Note

This work was used as the cover design for the July 21, 1921 Field and Stream magazine.
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