PHILIP R. GOODWIN | The Golden Girl of the West

(probably) Private collection, Leonia, New Jersey, circa 1925
By descent to the present owner, circa 1985 (his great-granddaughter)

The Popular Magazine, July 7, 1914, vol. 33, no. 2, cover illustration
Larry Len Peterson, Philip R. Goodwin: America's Sporting and Wildlife Artist, Missoula, Michigan, 2007, p. 153, illustrated

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes, Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This work has not been damaged or restored. The canvas is well stretched. The paint layer is stable. There is a slight dent in the hat of the lead figure and in the horse to the immediate right of her, but this can easily be corrected. The painting is dirty and would improve with cleaning. Some of the original color around the head of the lead rider has discolored, which corresponds to the artist revisiting the composition in this area.
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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