Everett Shinn

Private Collection
Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner

The following condition report has been provided by Antonio Alvarez, Antonio Alvarez Fine Art Services, Inc., 29 West 36th Street, New York, NY, 212-254-2255. Mr. Alvarez is an independent conservator and not an employee of Sotheby's. Overall Condition: This pastel painting on paper mounted to paperboard is in good condition overall. Structural Condition: The support is composed of a smooth paper mounted to a 1/4" thick acidic paperboard. The paperboard does not present planar distortions. Handling over time and contact with framing materials have contributed to a soft 2" crease at the top-left corner. There are two mended tears: a 2" wide and shallow tear at the top-right edge at the corner and 3/8" tall and shallow tear at the lower-left edge. There are several surface abrasions scattered at the edges from repeated handling and framing. These include abrasions at the outer edges, a 1/2" dent at the centerright edge, fingerprints at the outer edges, and a thin 5/8" line of lost pastel and adhesive accretion at the upperleft edge. Two minute paper losses to the paperboard support are found at the bottom-right edge. Visual Condition: The paper is mildly oxidized throughout and embrittled at all outer edges from contact with acidic material and a natural process of aging. The verso exhibits more extensive staining and patterning from a former acidic panel backing board. There is a mild, 1/4" wide mat burn at the four edges from contact with former framing materials. Contact with water has contributed to a shallow 4 1/4" wide water stains at the bottom-right edge near the corner.
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.

The present work was illustrated on the cover of Barbara Frietchie, The Frederick Girl, by Clyde Fitch, published in 1900.