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Fairfield Porter
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Fairfield Porter
- Ocean: Three Drawings
- Two titled Ocean (lower left)
- Pen and ink on paper
- Unframed: Two: 8 by 10 7/8 in.; 20.3 by 27.6 cm; The third: 8 5/8 by 11 7/8 in.; 22 by 30.2 cm
- Framed: 16 1/4 by 18 3/4 in.; 41.3 by 47.6 cm
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Anne E. C. Porter (his wife)
Thence by descent
Anne E. C. Porter (his wife)
Thence by descent
Condition
Pen and ink on paper. Each sheet is adhered to the mat, verso not visible. Surface of all is in generally good condition. Sheets are crisp. Some possible faint mat stain around extreme edges, possibly some residue from previous taping. On one of the works there is a 1/2 inch round stain, possibly a water stain, visible in the upper left hand corner. In otherwise good condition.
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.