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Lot 380
  • 380

Birger Sandzén

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Birger Sandzén
  • Autumn Symphony (Smoky Hill River, Kansas)
  • signed Birger Sandzén, l.r.; signed Birger Sandzén, titled Autumn  Symphony (Smoky Hill River, Kansas) and dated Lindsborg, Kansas/ 1948 on the reverse
  • oil on masonite
  • 30 by 45 in.
  • 76.2 by 114.3 cm.

Provenance

Mrs. H.C. Lee, Albany, Georgia (acquired directly from the artist)
By descent from the above, mother of the present owner

 

Condition

SURFACE: in good condition; a small spot of loss at center right (looks white; in leafy part of tallest tree on right) 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.

Catalogue Note

Three letters from the artist to Mrs. Lee which refer to the present work and dated August 23 and August 31, 1951 and August 9, 1952, respectively, are offered together with the lot.