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John Marin
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John Marin
- The Berkshires
- signed Marin and dated 12 (lower left)
- watercolor on paper
- 14 by 16 inches
- (35.5 by 40.5 cm)
Provenance
Alfred Stieglitz, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Mrs. Marie K. Boursault (formerly Marie K. Rapp, Jamesburg, New Jersey; acquired as a gift from the above)
Sale: Christie's, New York, November 30, 2006, lot 36
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Mrs. Marie K. Boursault (formerly Marie K. Rapp, Jamesburg, New Jersey; acquired as a gift from the above)
Sale: Christie's, New York, November 30, 2006, lot 36
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Sheldon Reich, John Marin: A Stylistic Analysis and Catalogue Raisonne, Tucson, 1970, vol. II, no. 12.7, p. 362, illustrated
Condition
watercolor on paper. In good condition; pinholes at upper corners; very mild soiling to surface: a few scattered, minor smudges, light stains; edges are intact--a tiny nick/paper loss at upper part, left edge, another pull with associated tiny loss at upper edge, right; sheet is hinged to white paper backing with pieces of white tape along upper edge, verso
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.
Catalogue Note
Please note that the present work is ensconced in its original white frame from 291, Alfred Stieglitz' renowned gallery.