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Fairfield Porter
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Fairfield Porter
- Blue Inlet with Sailboat
- Watercolor over traces of pencil on paper
- Unframed: 17 1/2 by 20 in.; 44.5 by 50.8 cm
This work will be offered unframed.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Anne E. C. Porter (his wife)
Thence by descent
Anne E. C. Porter (his wife)
Thence by descent
Condition
Watercolor over traces of pencil on paper. Artist's pinholes at all four corners. Recto: Surface in generally good condition, some scattered surface dirt and discoloration particularly visible in upper center sky. Pigments appear to be slightly faded. Verso: One inch diagonal crease visible in upper right hand corner, some soling and discoloration of sheet, a few scattered fox marks.
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.