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Childe Hassam 1859-1935
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
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Description
- Childe Hassam
- Flag Day, Fifth Avenue, July 4th 1916
- signed with the artist's initials C.H. and dated July 4th, 1916, l.l.
- watercolor and ink on paper
- 10 by 6 1/2 in.
- (25.4 by 16.5 cm)
Provenance
Macbeth Gallery, New York, 1928 (acquired from the artist)
Mr. H. Nelson Goodman, 1938 (acquired from the above)
New Gallery, New York, 1954 (sold: Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, March 16, 1954, no. 68, illustrated)
Babcock Galleries, New York (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1956
Mr. H. Nelson Goodman, 1938 (acquired from the above)
New Gallery, New York, 1954 (sold: Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, March 16, 1954, no. 68, illustrated)
Babcock Galleries, New York (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1956
Condition
Very good condition; unframed: affixed to the mat in four corners.
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.
Catalogue Note
According to Kathleen Burnside, "This watercolor relates to the oil painting by Hassam of 1916, Flags, Fourth of July, 1916, which was widely exhibited by the artist from 1917-22 with other of his flag series. The oil is currently in a New York private collection."