Lot 23
  • 23

Charles Demuth

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Charles Demuth
  • Resting on the Beach
  • signed C. Demuth and dated 1916 (lower left)
  • watercolor on paper
  • 7 3/4 by 9 1/2 inches
  • (19.7 by 24.1 cm)

Provenance

Kennedy Galleries, New York
Zabriskie Gallery, New York
Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, New York (sold: William Doyle Galleries, New York, May 24, 2005, lot 166)
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner 

Exhibited

Little Rock, Arkansas Arts Center, 44th Collectors Show & Sale, November 30 - December 30, 2012, no. 13

Condition

In generally good condition. Edges under mat are darker than rest of sheet; especially along upper and right edges. At top edge left an approximately 7/8 inch repaired tear; upper right corner repaired tear 7/8 inch; sheet is hinged to backing with two pieces of white linen tape at upper corners (verso).
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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