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Attributed to James Fairman 1826 - 1904
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- James Fairman
- Hudson River Landscape
- Oil on canvas
- 31 1/4 by 52 in.
- 79.4 by 132.1 cm
- Executed in 1864.
Provenance
John Denver, Los Angeles
Condition
Canvas is lined. Pressed craquelure visible mainly in the sky. Surface also slightly flattened and abrated from lining and cleaning. Old retouching at edge of canvas noticeable mainly upper right corner. A few tiny scattered specs of house paint throughout. Spot of paint loss about 6 in. above lower edge and 3 in. from right edge. Under UV: repaint in area of aforementioned loss, slightly opaque, uneven varnish, area of old repaint scattered throughout the sky, spot of new repaint upper right corner and center right edge, spot 5 in. below, spots in lower right corner, large area of repaint center bottom edge, another 1 1/2 in. spot above, other older areas of repaint scattered throughout. Interested parties should examine this work in person prior to bidding at the auction.
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.