John Sloan

Kraushaar Galleries, New York
Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Elizabeth H. Hawkes, John Sloan’s Illustrations in Magazines and Books, Newark, Delaware, 1993, no. 71, p.56

In good condition, generally; mild soiling to surface: a few scattered spots of light staining/foxing, mostly along edges which are darker than the rest of the sheet. Under the mat, there is a loss at lower right corner and right edge. There is a repaired 1 inch tear at left center edge and another 1/2 inch repaired tear at lower left corner. The sheet edges are uneven and there is are small losses at lower and upper left edges. Verso: moderate soiling and a scattered dots of foxing. Work is hinged at upper edge by four pieces of cloth tape.
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.

This illustration created for Harvey J. O’Higgins, “The Steady,” in McClure’s Magazine, August 1905. This was among the first illustration commissions he completes after moving to New York in 1904.