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Lemuel Maynard Wiles 1826-1905
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Lemuel Maynard Wiles
- Summer Afternoon, Upper Genesee, New York
- signed L.M. Wiles, l.r.; signed L.M. Wiles, titled SUMMER AFTERNOON/ Upper Genesee and dated N.Y. 1891 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 12 by 20 in.
- 30.5 by 50.8 cm.
Provenance
Steppingstone Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1986
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1986
Condition
Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally; a small loss at lower right (above signature--does not affect it)--looks white UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: scattered dots/dashes of inpainting along the upper edges and down the side edges in the sky area; aside from this--a few spots in sky; a few spots in lower half of picture
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.
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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.
Catalogue Note
Wiles was born in the Genesee Valley in upstate New York, and painted several views of this scenic area.