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John Marin 1870-1953
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- John Marin
- Marin Island No. I, Small Point-Maine
- signed Marin '26, l.r.; inscribed on the reverse Marin island No. I Small Point - Maine / Series 1926 / John Marin
- watercolor on paper
- 14 by 18 1/4 in.
- (35.6 by 46.4 cm)
Provenance
Julius Meier-Graefe, Esq., 1928 (gift from Alfred Stieglitz)
By descent in the family
Acquired by the present owner from the above
By descent in the family
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
Unframed: laid down on paper, pinholes at edges, some small spots of foxing
Please note this lot has been authenticated by Norma Marin, the artist's daughter-in-law.
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
The backing affixed to the reverse (illustrated) is inscribed Marin island No. I Small Point - Maine / Series 1926 / Watercolor by John Marin / To J. Meier-Graefe, Esq. with cordial greetings from John Marin, Georgia O'Keeffe, Alfred Stieglitz / as a souvenir of the first American trip / Alfred Stieglitz / March 5, 1928, New York, Room 303
Julius Meier-Graefe (1867-1935), was an art historian and critic known for his writings on Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.