Fairfield Porter

These works will be offered unframed.

Estate of the artist
Anne E. C. Porter (his wife)
Thence by descent

Each Gouache over traces of pencil on paper. In fair condition. Soiling to the surfaces of each. Scattered stains and spots of foxing throughout, particularly noticeable in the margins. Each sheet is taken from an artist's block (as indicated by the perforations along the edges). Edges basically intact, although there is wear and losses along the upper edges and lower margins of each. On one work, significant paper losses at upper right and left edges.
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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.