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John Frederick Peto
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John Frederick Peto
- Snuffed Out Candle
- signed J.F. Peto (upper right); also signed J.F. Peto/Island Heights NJ on the reverse
- oil on board
- 6 by 9 1/4 inches
- (15.2 by 23.5 cm)
- Painted circa 1890.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Blossom Smiley Bejarano (the artist's granddaughter)
Joy Peto Smiley, Island Heights, New Jersey (her sister)
Acquired by the present owner, 2002
Blossom Smiley Bejarano (the artist's granddaughter)
Joy Peto Smiley, Island Heights, New Jersey (her sister)
Acquired by the present owner, 2002
Condition
This work is in good condition. There is horizontal craquelure throughout. Under UV: there are a few scattered dots and spots of inpainting, primarily in the background.
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.