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Milton Avery
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Milton Avery
- Drawbridge; and Standing Nude (L. 10 and 21)
- Drypoints on wove papers
- first sheet 331 by 503 mm 13 1/8 by 19 3/4 in
- second sheet 491 by 332 mm 19 3/8 by 13 1/8 in
Two drypoints with plate tone, 1936-41, each signed in pencil, the first numbered 51/60, the second numbered 24/60, on wove papers, framed (2 prints)
Condition
The Drawbridge in in good condition, with full margins, the paper slightly toned with pale light- stain showing through to verso. Minor surface soiling in unprinted areas, with finger prints at extreme right sheet edge and upper left corner. Soft handling creases throughout with two suffed areas in lower margin. The verso with minor surface soiling, some off-printing and a single fox mark.
The Standing Nude is in good condition, with full margins, the paper slightly toned with light- stain showing through to verso, and the extreme left edge with pale discoloration. Very minor surface soiling in the left and upper margins, with soft handling creases on the right and left sheet edges, and infrequent fox marks throughout. The verso with slight paper tone, some off-printing, minor surface soiling and scattered fox marks 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.