- 192
Jessie Willcox Smith 1863-1935
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Jessie Willcox Smith
- The Sewing Lesson
- signed Jessie Willcox Smith, l.l.
- watercolor, gouache and charcoal on board
- 21 1/8 by 17 7/8 in.
- 53.8 by 45.4 cm.
- Executed circa 1907.
Provenance
Private Collection, Pennsylvania (acquired directly from the artist)
By descent in the family to the present owner
By descent in the family to the present owner
Exhibited
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Philadelphia Water Color Club, Sixth Annual Water Color Exhibition, 1908
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Utica, New York; Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Water Color Club, Rotary Exhibition, 1909
Literature
National Weekly, December 28, 1907, illustrated in color on the cover
Edward D. Nudelman, Jessie Willcox Smith: American Illustrator, Gretna, Louisiana, 1989, p. 153
Edward D. Nudelman, Jessie Willcox Smith: American Illustrator, Gretna, Louisiana, 1989, p. 153
Condition
in generally good condition; surface has faded over time
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.
Catalogue Note
This lot will be accompanied by a letter dated March 28th, 1909 from the artist to the initial owner.