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John George Brown
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John George Brown
- Street Musician
- signed J.G. Brown N.A. and dated 1878. (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 30 by 20 inches
- (76.2 by 50.8 cm)
Provenance
Laura G. Clubb
Philbrook Art Center, Tulsa, 1947 (gift from the above)
Sale: Phillips, New York, October 21, 1982, lot 128
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Philbrook Art Center, Tulsa, 1947 (gift from the above)
Sale: Phillips, New York, October 21, 1982, lot 128
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Art in the Residence, Paris, 1986, p. , illustrated
Condition
Oil on canvas, canvas is lined. Surface: In generally good condition aside from surface dirt, craquelure, and areas of discolored varnish. UNDER UV: there are 4 small areas of inpainting; on the figures lip and chin, in the background in the lower left quadrant, on the figures jacked to the left and near the figure's true right knee.
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.