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Francis A. Silva 1835-1886
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Francis A. Silva
- Misty Morning in New York Bay
- signed F.A. Silva, l.r.; also signed F.A. Silva and titled Misty Morning in N.Y. Bay on the reverse
- oil on board
- Sight: 5 3/4 by 11 3/4 in.
- (14.6 by 29.8 cm)
Provenance
Mr. William Betts (acquired directly from the artist)
Mr. Steven Betts, New York (his son)
Sale: Christie's, New York, December 3, 1993, lot 108, illustrated in color
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Exhibited
New York, Berry-Hill Galleries, Francis A. Silva (1835-1886), In His Own Light, April-June 2002, p. 142, fig. 64, illustrated
Condition
Very good condition, small area of loss at upper left corner. Under UV: strokes of retouching along edges to address frame abrasion, particularly along right edge. Other scattered pin dots of retouching.
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.