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William R. Leigh 1866-1955
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- William Robinson Leigh
- Patient
- signed W. R Leigh and dated 1940, l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 22 by 28 in.
- (55.9 by 71.1 cm)
- Painted in 1941.
Provenance
C.R. Smith, Washington, D.C.
Exhibited
New York, Grand Central Art Galleries, Paintings by William R. Leigh, March-April 1941, no. 8
Literature
Duane Cummings, William Robinson Leigh: Western Artist, Norman, Oklahoma, 1980, pp. 152-153
Condition
Very good condition, unlined, some vertical stable craquelure in lower register.
Under UV: one small dot of inpainting to address small repaired puncture in foremost hoof (patch to the reverse)
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
William Robinson Leigh often referred to the burro as the Indian's "ship of the desert ... he has the virtues of patience, docility and the ability to endure almost incredible hardships" (Christian Science Monitor, January 24, 1944).