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Jacob Lawrence 1917-2000
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacob Lawrence
- Cutting Logs
- signed J. Lawrence and dated '42, l.r.; also inscribed #51 and titled Cutting Logs beneath the mat
- gouache, ink, and watercolor on paper
- sight: 21 by 29 in. (sheet: 23 by 31 in.)
- (53.3 by 73.7 cm)
Provenance
The Downtown Gallery, New York
Boris Mirski Art Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts
A Connecticut auction house
Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 1975
Boris Mirski Art Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts
A Connecticut auction house
Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 1975
Condition
Good condition, natural separation of black ink (tiny areas of paper show through) and although they appear to be losses, according to Peter Nesbett, author of Lawrence's catalogue raisonne, they are actually endemic to the artist's technique.
Unframed: hinged to the mat in three places along top edge, repaired H shaped 2 by 2 inch tear at upper left, primarily in the margins underneath mat, small ΒΌ inch tear at lower center in margins underneath mat, craquelure in thickest areas of pigment at lower right.
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.
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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.