Lot 35
  • 35

Arthur Dove 1880-1946

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description

  • Arthur Dove
  • Abstraction
  • oil on board
  • 10 3/4 by 8 1/2 inches
  • (27.3 by 21.6 cm)
  • Painted circa 1914-17.

Provenance

Little Galleries of the Photo-Secession, 291, New York
C. Philip Boyer, New York
Richard York Gallery, New York
Private East Coast Collection, 1999 (acquired from the above)

Exhibited

New York, Whitney Museum of American Art, no. 40 (on loan)

Condition

The following condition report has been prepared by Simon Parkes Art Conservation: The painting is in beautiful condition. The artists’ board on which it is painted is flat and the paint layer is stable. It is clean and there are no retouches added. Although the painting bears slight specks of smeared original paint in the upper right, it is recommended that the painting be hung as is.
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.
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