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John Frederick Peto 1854 - 1907
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- John Frederick Peto
- Cucumber
inscribed Painted by my father / John Frederick Peto / Helen Peto Smiley on the reverse
- oil on board
- 6 by 9 in.
- (15.2 by 22.9 cm)
- Painted circa 1890s.
Provenance
Mrs. Helen Peto Smiley (the artist's daughter)
Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York
Auslew Gallery, Norfolk, Virginia, circa 1971 (acquired from the above)
Acquired by the present owners from the above, 1971
Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York
Auslew Gallery, Norfolk, Virginia, circa 1971 (acquired from the above)
Acquired by the present owners from the above, 1971
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., National Gallery of Art; Fort Worth, Texas, Amon Carter Museum, Important Information Inside: The Still-Life Paintings of John F. Peto (1854-1908), January-September, 1983, illustrated p. 85, no. 71
Literature
David Brega: Trompe L'Oeil, The Provocative Language of Illusion, New York, 1986, illustrated
Condition
Very good condition, a little bit of pitting along the left side; under UV: very minor pindots of retouching around the edges, otherwise fine.
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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.