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Thomas Downing
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Downing
- Green Bias
- signed, titled and dated 63 twice on the overlap
- oil on canvas
- 86 1/4 by 86 1/4 in. 219.1 by 219.1 cm.
Provenance
Stable Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1971
Private Collection, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1971
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is unprimed and unlined. Upon close inspection there are a few minor inherent irregularities in the weave of the canvas. There are some faint accretions noted. The unpainted canvas has discolored slightly with age. Under Ultraviolet light inspection there are some scattered spots of inpainting, notably in the corners and near the right edge. Framed.
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.
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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.