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William Aiken Walker 1828 - 1921
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- William Aiken Walker
- Cotton Wagon
- signed with the artist's monogrammed signature WAWalker and dated 1883 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 12 by 20 inches
- (30.5 by 50.8 cm)
Provenance
Private Collection, Australia
By descent to the present owner (her great-nephew)
By descent to the present owner (her great-nephew)
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The canvas is unlined. There are some surface accretions in the sky and the covered wagon at the right. Under UV: A few pindots fluoresce erratically but they appear to be original to the artist. This work would benefit from a light cleaning.
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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.