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Will R. Barnet 1911 - 1912
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Will R. Barnet
- Atalanta
- signed WILL BARNET (upper right); also signed WILL BARNET and dated 77 on the reverse and inscribed "ATALANTA" by Will Barnet 1976-77 on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 43 1/2 by 33 1/2 inches
- (110.5 by 85.1 cm)
Provenance
Gift from the artist to the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The canvas is unlined and there are a few drips on the surface in the table at lower center. Under UV: There is no apparent inpainting.
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.
Catalogue Note
This painting references the ancient Greek myth of Atalanta, a female huntress known for her speed and agility. According to the legend, Atalanta had been warned by an oracle never to wed, yet she vowed to marry any man who could outrun her in a foot race. The famous hero Meleager accepted the challenge and, with the help of Venus, defeated the huntress by dropping three golden apples in her path, all of which she felt compelled to retrieve and was thus slowed. The artist’s daughter, Ona, served as the model for Atalanta in the present work, shown here contemplating an apple that represents her fate.