Lot 193
  • 193

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

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.