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James David Smillie 1833 - 1909
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- James David Smillie
- On the Hudson
- Signed J Smillie and dated June 76 (lower left)
- Oil on panel
- 14 by 12 in.
- 35.6 by 30.5 cm
Provenance
(Sale: Skinner Inc., Boston, September 16, 2005, lot 517)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Surface in good condition aside from a few cracks upper and lower left corners and slight lifting with a few small spots of loss in area of village. Under UV: inpaint in area of village and a few spots around steeple, a few spots in hills above, some repaint where rocks meet water to left of waterfalls and at top of this formation, also a few spots addressing frame abrasion.
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.