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Eastman Johnson
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Eastman Johnson
- Children Reading
- oil on canvas
- 12 by 9 in.
- 30.5 by 22.8 cm.
Provenance
Graham Williford, New York
Alexander Gallery, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, May 27, 1992, lot 25
Purchased from the above by the present owner
Alexander Gallery, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, May 27, 1992, lot 25
Purchased from the above by the present owner
Condition
Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally; scattered craquelure UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: hard to see through dark pigments and old varnish; there do appear to be scattered repaints in background; face of child staring at us, upper center, was cleaned at some point
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.