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James Guy 1909-1983
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- James Guy
- Capital Minus Labor
- signed Guy and dated '38, l.r.; signed James Guy and titled "Capital minus Labor" on the reverse
- oil on canvasboard
- 14 1/4 by 18 in.
- 36.2 by 45.8 cm.
Provenance
David Burliuk (acquired directly from the artist)
By descent in the family of the above to the present owner
By descent in the family of the above to the present owner
Exhibited
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, One Hundred and Thirty-Fifth Annual Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture, 1940
Condition
SURFACE: in good condition, generally; some pigment separation in dark brown and blue pigments at right UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: several scattered dots/dashes of inpainting throughout; a few short horizontal lines--two on central man's back, one at tree at left, one on mirror woman is looking into at left
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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.