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William Aiken Walker 1839-1921
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- William Aiken Walker
- Double Portrait of Cotton Pickers
- signed with the artist's monogrammed signature WAWalker, l.l.
- oil on board
- 6 1/4 by 12 in.
- 16 by 30.5 cm.
Provenance
Private collection
By descent to the present owner
By descent to the present owner
Exhibited
New Orleans, Louisiana State Museum, The World of William Aiken Walker, December 1972-January 1973
Condition
In good condition, overall. A superficial scratch to varnish at upper right. Under UV light: one minute dot fluoresces next to the woman's head; otherwise, fine.
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.