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John La Farge
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John La Farge
- Study of Apple Tree. Spring
- oil on panel
- 6 by 9 in.
- (15.2 by 22.9 cm.)
- Painted in 1861
Provenance
Sale: Ortgies and Co., New York, April 17, 1884, lot 3 (Important Collection of Oil and Water Color Paintings, by John La Farge of This City, as as Study of Appletree)
Otto Weir Heinigke Sr., New York (purchased at the above sale)
Otto Weir Heinigke Jr., New York (son of the above)
Fred Leuchs, New York (acquired from the above, 1957)
By descent from the above, the father of the present owner
Condition
SURFACE: in good condition UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting
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
At the time of its sale at Ortgies and Co., in 1884, the present painting was described as being signed and dated 1861. The site depicted is probably Newport.