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Twelvetrees, Charles
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- watercolor on paper
The Caped Cat
22 3/4 by 14 3/4 in., watercolor, chalk and charcoal, signed "C. Twelvetrees" lower left, matted, glazed and framed (31 1/2 by 23 1/4 in.)
22 3/4 by 14 3/4 in., watercolor, chalk and charcoal, signed "C. Twelvetrees" lower left, matted, glazed and framed (31 1/2 by 23 1/4 in.)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate.
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
Charles Twelvetrees (1888–1948) was an illustrator and greeting card designer, noted for his images of animals and chubby children. The present image of a regal Siamese cat in a purple cape with gold braid was probably done around 1910.