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Milton Avery
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Milton Avery
- Three Birds (Lunn 43)
- 245 by 640 mm 9 5/8 by 25 1/8 in
Woodcut printed in black and yellow, 1952, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 7/20, on Japan paper, with wide margins, in good condition apart from a diagonal crease at left extending through the image to the signature, the margins with shorter creases, pale light-stain, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition as catalogued. The diagonal crease, which is comprised of two parallel creases, starts at the image at left and runs diagonally 23 inches to the signature at lower right. Additional shorter creases are visible in the margins, where slight soiling and stray ink also appear. Pale light-stain has slightly darkened the margins as well.
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.