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William McGregor Paxton
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- William McGregor Paxton
- Lizzie
- signed Paxton and inscribed To "Lizzie" (upper right)
- oil on board
- 17 7/8 by 14 7/8 inches
- (45.4 by 37.8 cm)
- Painted circa 1911.
Provenance
Elizabeth Jane Chase (the subject)
Nelson Chase (her husband), 1984
Private collection (by descent), 1987
Berry-Hill Galleries, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 2002
Nelson Chase (her husband), 1984
Private collection (by descent), 1987
Berry-Hill Galleries, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 2002
Condition
There is a small scratch in the upper right quadrant and a thin diagonal line in the back of the girl's blouse. The far lower left corner of the board is slightly bent with visible crease. Under UV: there is one spot of inpainting in the shoulder of the girl's apron and a few other dots in her skirt and the background.
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.