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Milton Avery
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Milton Avery
- Bouquet
- signed MILTON AVERY (center right); signed Milton Avery, titled Bouquet, and dated 1938 (verso)
- gouache on paper
- 24 by 18 inches
- (61 by 45.7 cm)
Provenance
Alpha Gallery, Boston
DC Moore Gallery, New York
Pensler Galleries, Washington, DC, 2006
Acquired from the above by the present owner
DC Moore Gallery, New York
Pensler Galleries, Washington, DC, 2006
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Boston, Alpha Gallery, Milton Avery: Works on Paper, 1970, no. 9
New York, DC Moore Gallery, Milton Avery: Paintings and Works on Paper, 2003, illustrated in the catalogue
New York, DC Moore Gallery, Milton Avery: Paintings and Works on Paper, 2003, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Gouache on paper. Work is in generally good condition aside from small, scattered losses along the edges of the sheet, a 1/2 inch tear at the lower center edge extending vertically into the sheet, a 1/2 inch tear at the upper center edge extending vertically into the sheet, a few small (less than 1/4 inch) tears along the upper edge, losses to upper right corner, a few dots of potential foxing, and scattered areas of faint handling creases. On the verso, there is tape and residue from previous mounting and hinging.
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.