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George Wesley Bellows
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- George Wesley Bellows
- Old Billiard Player (M. 84)
- lithograph
- Sheet 275 by 223 mm 10 3/4 by 8 3/4 in
Lithograph, 1921, titled in pencil by the artist, inscribed 'Bolton Brown imp' by the printer, and bearing the artist's name in pencil, on wove paper, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. William Gerhard Mennen and thence by descent to the current owner
Condition
The sheet has been trimmed and is adhered to the back mount throughout with adhesive. There is a window of pale light-stain around the image. The signature is not attributable to the artist.
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.
Catalogue Note
Irene Mennen Hunter, a noted philanthropist and patron of the performing arts, inherited the prints from her father, William Gerhard Mennen (1884-1968). William was the son of Gerhard Heinrich Mennen (1856-1902), the founder of Mennen & Co. The company, founded in 1878 most famously produced Speed Stick and Teen Spirit deodorants.