Lot 6
  • 6

Milton Avery

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Milton Avery
  • Rocky Inlet
  • signed Milton Avery and dated 1948 (lower right)
  • watercolor on paper
  • 22 1/4 by 30 3/4 inches
  • (56.5 by 78.1 cm)

Provenance

Private Collection, Bethesda, Maryland, circa 1995
By descent from the above, the father of the present owner

Condition

Generally in good condition, pin holes at corners, four large and two small strips of old tape, now covered by archival tape, verso. Hinged to backing with two archival hinges at top left and right.
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

Rocky Inlet likely depicts a scene near Pemaquid Point, Maine, where the Averys summered in 1948.