Lot 127
  • 127

WILLIAM BRADFORD | American Ship and Fishing Port

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Bradford, William
  • American Ship and Fishing Port 
  • signed Wm Bradford and dated 1850 (lower right)
  • oil on board
  • 8 7/8 by 13 inches
  • (22.5 by 33 cm)

Provenance

Private collection (sold: Sotheby's, New York, June 6, 1997, lot 194)
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale

Condition

There is frame abrasion at edges and surface cracking throughout. The work appears slightly dirty and there are scattered surface accretions. Under UV: there is inpainting to frame abrasion, some areas in the sky and other spots and dots throughout.
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.