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Fairfield Porter
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Fairfield Porter
- The Driveway
- Gouache over traces of pencil on paper
- Unframed: 30 by 23 in.; 76.2 by 59.7 cm
This work will be offered unframed.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Anne E. C. Porter (his wife)
Thence by descent
Anne E. C. Porter (his wife)
Thence by descent
Condition
Gouache over traces of pencil on paper. Pinholes at all four corners. In good condition. Some soiling to surface and scattered light stains in blank areas (including margins). Some spotting and a few scattered losses. At lower right a few spots of paper and glue residue. Scattered shiny areas, possibly old varnish applied by the artist. Colors are vivid and fresh. Work has a bright appearance.
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.