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John Graham
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- John Graham
- Le Porte-Manteau
- signed; signed and titled on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 12 7/8 by 18 in. 32.7 by 45.7 cm.
- Executed circa 1929.
Provenance
Collection of Professor William. S. Rusk, New York (gift of the artist)
Gift of the above to the present owner in 1970
Gift of the above to the present owner in 1970
Exhibited
New York, Berry-Hill Galleries, Inc., Toward a New American Cubism, May - July 2006
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is unlined. There is some light wear at the turning edges and corners. There is stable, hairline cracking in the pigment, most notably in the white pigment in the top left quadrant and hairline craquelure in the vertical red pigment at the center. Very slight buckling at the top two corners is evident. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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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.