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John H. Twachtman 1853-1902
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- John Henry Twachtman
- Julian Alden Weir's Cottage, Branchville, Connecticut
- signed Twachtman, l.r., dedicated to little Dorothy and dated Branchville/ Oct 13 - 90, l.l.; signed J.A. Weir, verso
- pastel and pencil on board
- 8 7/8 by 7 3/8 in.
- 22.5 by 18.7 cm.
Provenance
Hammer Galleries, New York
Exhibited
Southampton, New York, The Parrish Art Museum; Greenwich, Connecticut, The Bruce Museum, A Connecticut Place: Weir Farm, An American Painter's Rural Retreat, 2000, p. 111, illustrated (The exhibition was organized by the Weir Family Trust and The National Park Service, Weir Farm National Historic Site, Wilton)
Condition
while pastel colors are still quite vivid, the surface of the board has darkened (is a deep beige)--edges, under mat, are slightly lighter; a few stains in lower part of image
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.