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SARAH PERKINS (1771 - 1831) | Mrs. Dr. Elisha Perkins (d. 1795)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Sarah Perkins
- Mrs. Dr. Elisha Perkins (d. 1795)
- pastel on paper
- 18 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.
- circa 1795
stretcher inscribed Mrs. Dr. Elisha Perkins Plainfield, Conn., and affixed paper label is inscribed, Portrait of Sarah Douglas, wife of Dr. Elisha Perkins of Plainfield, Connecticut and mother of the late Mrs. Charles Marsh of Woodstock, Vermont. Died on Aug. 10. 1795 ae 57.
Provenance
Nathan Liverant and Son, Inc., Colchester, Connecticut.
Condition
Appears to retain its original mahogany frame. Proper right lower corner with tears to paper. There is a 1 inch tear along bottom edge approximately 5 1/4 inches from proper left side. Actual: Height 18 3/4 in. by Width 15 3/4 in. Frame: Height 21 in. by Width 18 in.
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.