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Fairfield Porter
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Fairfield Porter
- Johnny as a Cowboy
- oil on canvas
- 20 by 18 in.
- 50.7 by 45.7 cm.
- Painted circa 1943
Provenance
By descent in the family of the artist to the present owners
Literature
Joan Ludman, Fairfield Porter: A Catalogue Raisonne of the Paintings, Watercolors and Pastels, New York, 2001, no. L.41, p. 109
Condition
Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally; craquelure thorughout (painted with thick impasto) UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting
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.
Catalogue Note
The subject is Porter's eldest son, John.