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Lot 14
  • 14

Edward Hopper

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Edward Hopper
  • Night in the Park (Z. 20)
  • Etching and drypoint
  • plate: 182 by 210 mm 7 1/4 by 8 1/4 in
  • sheet: 340 by 398 mm 13 7/8 by 15 5/8 in
Etching and drypoint, a well inked impression, 1921, signed in pencil, inscribed 'To Dr. Allister McLellan', on laid paper, framed

Provenance

A gift from the artist to his dentist, Dr. Allister McLellan
Thence given to the current owner in 1958 to commemorate her 25th year in Dr. McLellan's employ

The lot includes a signed inscription from Dr. McLellan to the current owner

Condition

The print is in good condition, with full margins. Mat-stain in the margins and a whitened oxidized finger print in the right margin at top. The verso, with three adhesive stains, and two pieces of tape from a prior hinging.
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.