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Norman Rockwell
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Norman Rockwell
- Study for Dress Rehearsal
- signed Norman Rockwell (lower right)
- pencil on paper
- Image: 15 by 13 3/4 inches (38.1 by 34.9 cm)
- Sheet: 19 by 18 inches (48.3 by 45.7 cm)
- Executed in the 1950s.
Provenance
Jarvis Rockwell (the artist's brother)
Acquired from the above as a gift by the present owner
Acquired from the above as a gift by the present owner
Condition
Generally in good condition. Scattered areas of foxing; area of paper within matted site size is soiled, while area under mat appears lighter; glue remnants of old tape applied to verso visible on front edges, especially along top edge. Sheet is hinged to mat with pieces of paper tape at upper corners, verso.
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 present work is a study for Dress Rehearsal, which Rockwell created as part of a series of Christmas cards for Hallmark Cards, Inc., between 1946 and 1957.