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Frank Weston Benson
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Frank Weston Benson
- Bald Eagles Seated Against the Sky
- signed F.W. Benson and dated '30 (lower left)
- watercolor and pencil on paper
- 29 3/4 by 21 7/8 inches
- (75.6 by 55.6 cm)
Provenance
The Childs Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts
Private Collection, circa 1970
By descent to the present owner
Private Collection, circa 1970
By descent to the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The colors are fresh. The sheet is hinged to the mat at the upper corners, and there is some staining at the edges from a previous matting. There is a convex bow to the sheet.
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.