Lot 62
  • 62

Anna Mary Robertson (Grandma) Moses 1860-1961

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • Anna Mary Robertson (Grandma) Moses
  • The Old Snow Roller
  • signed MOSES, © (lower left); also dated Feb 16, 1948, numbered 1234 and titled The Old Snow Roller on an original Grandma Moses label affixed to the reverse (copyright reserved to Grandma Moses Properties, New York)
  • oil on masonite
  • 15 1/2 by 20 inches
  • (39.4 by 50.8 cm)

Provenance

Galerie St. Etienne, New York
James Vigeveno Galleries, Los Angeles, California
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1950

Literature

Artist's Record Book, no. 1234, p. 45
The Hallmark Company, Kansas City, Missouri, 1947-55; 1964-69
Otto Kallir, Grandma Moses, New York, 1973, no. 736, p. 302, illustrated

Condition

This work is in very good condition. There is a minor 1 ½ inch scratch at the lower left beneath the tree. Under UV: there is no apparent inpainting. This work may benefit from a light cleaning.
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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