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Albert Bierstadt
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Albert Bierstadt
- Path by a Lake in a Forest
- oil on canvas
- 18 1/4 by 26 7/8 inches
- (46.4 by 68.3 cm)
Provenance
Mrs. Mary Hicks Stewart, New York (wife of the artist)
Mrs. Clara Elisabeth von Obstfelder, Dresden, Germany (bequest from the above)
Doris Sander, Dresden (niece of the above)
Dr. Werner Seitz, Cologne, Germany (nephew of the above)
By descent to the present owner
Mrs. Clara Elisabeth von Obstfelder, Dresden, Germany (bequest from the above)
Doris Sander, Dresden (niece of the above)
Dr. Werner Seitz, Cologne, Germany (nephew of the above)
By descent to the present owner
Condition
The canvas is lined, with a nice old lining. Surface is in generally good condition, with cattered craquelure and crazing. Under ultraviolet light: scattered small spots of inpainting at lower center foreground under an old varnish.
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.