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John Carleton Wiggins 1848-1932
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John Carleton Wiggins
- Morning at Babylon, Long Island
- signed Carleton Wiggins, l.l
- oil on canvas laid down on masonite
- 34 by 48 in.
- 86.5 by 122 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Stonington, Connecticut
Condition
Canvas laid down on masonite. Craquelure to the sky; a repaired tear above the left cow and trees, ca. 5 in. long; pentimenti above the central cow; yellowed varnish. Under UV light: the inpainting at left is under opaque varnish; some other smaller areas of inpainting visible at upper right and lower right.
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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.