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William Henry Burr 1819-1908
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- William Henry Burr
- The Scissor Grinder
- signed W.H. Burr and dated 1856, l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 25 1/2 by 21 1/2 in.
- 64.8 by 54.6 cm.
Provenance
Mrs. Norman B. Woolworth, Winthrop, Maine
Coe Kerr Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1980
Coe Kerr Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1980
Exhibited
New York, Coe Kerr Gallery, The American Painting Collection of Mrs. Norman B. Woolworth, no. 13, p. 14 (illustrated)
Literature
Herman W. Williams, Jr., Mirror to the American Past, 1973, pp. 126-127 (illustrated)
Condition
The canvas is lined. SURFACE: Craquelure throughout. A loss visible at the upper right corner. Things spots at right, in the two figures, and in the head of the knife grinder. UNDER UV: Things spots more apparent, especially in the larger figure. Inpainting to address craquelure to the left, right, and between the two figures, and in the bottom right corner. One additional dot of inpainting above the grinder's right shoulder.
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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.