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Milton Avery 1885-1965
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Milton Avery
- The Acrobats
- signed Milton Avery, l.r.
- gouache on paper
- 12 1/8 by 17 5/8 in.
- 30.7 by 45.4 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
By descent to the present owner
By descent to the present owner
Condition
In good condition, colors vibrant. Rippling to sheet (inherent to medium). Sheet is cut irregularly (possibly by artist) with some wear and losses along lower edge and upper left corner. Repaired tears lower right; one approx. 1-in. long and below 't' in signature, another triangular shaped tear and affixed loss below and just touching 'y' in signature; to the right of this another repaired tear (diagonal and verticle), approx. 2-in. Re-inforced edge lower left. Repaired tear center left in curtain, approx. 3-in. Another repair approx. 5-in. upper left along top. Other minute losses and repaired tears reinforced by old brown tapealong the edges of reverse. Pin hole upper right and lower corners. Attached to backing with hinges upper right, left and center, on the reverse.
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.