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Fairfield Porter
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- Fairfield Porter
- Maine Islands, View of Bay, Maine and View from Great Spruce Head: Three Drawings
- The third inscribed GSH in the hand of the artist's wife (lower left)
- Pen and ink on paper
- Unframed: The first: 14 by 16 1/2 in.; 35.6 by 41.9 cm; The second and third: 8 1/2 by 12 in.; 21.6 by 30.5 cm
- Framed: The first: 21 1/2 by 24 in.; 54.6 by 61 cm.; The second and third: 16 by 19 in.; 40.6 by 48.3 cm
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Anne E. C. Porter (his wife)
Thence by descent
Anne E. C. Porter (his wife)
Thence by descent
Condition
Pen and ink on paper. All three works are in good condition; they were not examined out of frame as edges show clearly and are intact.
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.