Lot 164
  • 164

George Hitchcock 1850-1913

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • George Hitchcock
  • Field of Flowers
  • oil on canvas
  • 17 by 22 in.
  • 40.3 by 56 cm.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist
The Stanton Whitney Family, Walpole, Maine
(Sale: Christie's, New York, November 30, 1990, lot no. 56, illustrated in color)
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale

Condition

Camvas is not lined (new stretcher) SURFACE: in good condition UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: lower half of picture looks clean; in upper half of work, there are scattered dots/dashes of inpainting--in sky (mostly at upper right), in building (on tower at left and on roof of center part of building)
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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