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Guy Carleton Wiggins
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Guy Carleton Wiggins
- Columbus Circle, New York
- signed Guy Wiggins, l.l.; also titled Columbus Circle / New York and inscribed (do not varnish this picture / Guy Wiggins) / repainted 1921 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 25 1/4 by 30 1/4 in.
- 64.1 by 76.8 cm.
Provenance
Mary Alice Springer, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1920 (probably acquired directly from the artist)
By descent to the present owner
Condition
Canvas is not lined (two small 'dabs' of gesso-like substance on reverse--correspond with lower center and lower right in front--look like small patches) SURFACE: in generally good condition; craquelure throughout (work is painted with thick impasto)-- a small horizontal area of cupping (about 3 in. long) at upper center (just at top of Columbus statue) where flaking may be imminent 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.