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John George Brown 1831-1913
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- John George Brown
- the Harpist
- signed J.G. Brown and dated 1870, l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 30 by 25 1/2 in.
- 76.2 by 64.6 cm.
Provenance
Alexander Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1982
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1982
Exhibited
Springfield, Massachusetts, George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum; New York, National Academy of Design; Omaha, Nebraska, Joslyn Art Museum, Country Paths & City Sidewalks: The Art of J.G. Brown, 1989
Condition
Canvas is lined. SURFACE: two small losses to frame of the harp, while surface has been compressed from relining, retention of details, colors and pigment is good UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: scattered inpainting; an area of repaints, about 6 by 10 in. and above figure's head, is by far the largest; figure is largely clean--with two small spots of inpainting on her grey skirt, some craquelure fill-in on her shoulder and just below her waist, and a few lines just under her chin
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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.