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Dutch School, 18th Century
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Dutch School, 18th Century
- PORTRAIT OF AN AMERICAN SEA CAPTAIN
- Inscribed A Chart of the N. Coast of America.
- Pastel on paper
- 17 1/2 in. by width 13 1/2 in.
Purported to be Captain John Thompson of Philadelphia who engaged in the China trade.
Provenance
Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 16, 2003, lot 874;
Jonathan Trace, Rifton, New York.
Jonathan Trace, Rifton, New York.
Condition
In good condition. The frame and glass appear to be of the period, but has been repainted.
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.