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William Jacob Hays Sr.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- William Jacob Hays Sr.
- American Elk
- signed W.J. Hays and dated 1865, l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 17 1/8 by 26 in. .
- 43.7 by 66 cm.
Provenance
Hirschl and Adler Galleries, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1984
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1984
Exhibited
Utica, New York, M. Shoemaker & Co., An Exhibition of American Sporting Paintings 1860 - 1940, 1981, no.3, illustrated
Condition
The canvas is lined. Surface: work is in overall good condition; some pressed craquelure. Under UV: scattered areas of inpainting throughout.
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.