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Albert Bierstadt 1830-1902
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Albert Bierstadt
- Green Butterfly
- signed Albert Bierstadt, l.l.
- oil and pencil on paper
- 4 1/2 by 8 in.
- 11.5 by 20.3 cm.
Provenance
By descent in the family of the present owners (since the late 1800s)
Condition
in good condition, generally; a hard vertical crease through center of sheet--typcial of these works by Bierstadt, which were folded over by the artist when he created them--in this case the crease has caused the sheet to split for about two inches; upper left corner is missing (cut-off); are few scattered soft creases; sheet is hinged to backing with two pieces of white tape along the upper 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.