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William Aiken Walker
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- William Aiken Walker
- In the Cotton Field
- signed WAWalker (lower left)
- oil on board
- 12 by 6 1/8 inches
- (30.5 by 15.6 cm)
Provenance
Collection of Mary Livingston Coster Bush, Pennsylvania
Private Collection, Florida (acquired from the above, circa 1974)
Private Collection, Florida (acquired from the above, circa 1974)
Condition
In generally good condition. Oil on composite paper board. Very darkened varnish. Discoloration and abrasions at edges where frame covers and contacts works, loss at lower left corner. Under ultraviolet light: an overall dark fluorescence condusive with grime and age.
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.