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John Leslie Breck
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John Leslie Breck
- Stand of Birch Trees in Winter
- signed John Leslie Breck and dated 95, l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 26 by 32 in.
- 66 by 81.3 cm.
Provenance
Mr. Ernest S. Hickok, Summit, New Jersey
By descent in the family of the above to the present owner, circa 1970
Condition
Canvas is not lined. (There is a small oval patch on the reverse--corresponds with lower left on front) SURFACE: good condition overall; canvas is a bit loose on stretcher ULTRA VIOLET: repaint over area of patch (about 3 inches long and 2 in height); also a strengthened horizontal area at upper right (about 2 in wide)
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.