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Asher Brown Durand
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Asher Brown Durand
- Mount Chocorua, New Hampshire
- signed A.B. Durand and dated 1859, l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 16 3/4 by 23 3/4 in.
- 42.5 by 60.3 cm.
Provenance
McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts, Saint Louis (acquired by the present owner in the mid 1980s)
Condition
Canvas is lined. SURFACE: while retention of details and colors is good, the surface has been thinned and canvas weave shows through in much of picture; 3 old repairs are visible in sky at upper right quadrant: 2 small spots and what looks like the letter "T' in script (about 1 in. long) UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: the 3 repairs mentioned above and one small area (about 2 in. long) at lower left; there may be minor strengthening on the backs of the cows
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.