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Blanche Lazzell
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Blanche Lazzell
- Lumber Wharf
- signed Blanche Lazzell and dated 1936 (lower left), inscribed WPA 1936 / Lumber Wharf 24 x 28 / Blanche Lazzell / Provincetown, Mass (on the reverse)
- oil on masonite
- 24 by 28 inches
- (61 by 71.1 cm)
Provenance
Private Collection, Maine, circa 1945
Private Collection, Maine (by descent from the above, their son)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Private Collection, Maine (by descent from the above, their son)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Generally in good condition, with surface dirt and grime; scattered frame abrasion and few small areas of paint loss, including in the roof tops at right. Under ultraviolet light: no apparent inpainting.
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.
Catalogue Note
Lumber Wharf was completed for the Massachusetts section of the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration in 1936. Lazzell also completed a color wood block print of this composition at the same time.