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Wayman Adams 1883-1959
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Wayman Adams
- Portrait of a Lady
- signed Wayman Adams and dated 1914, l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 38 by 32 in.
- 96.5 by 81.3 cm.
Condition
Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally; scattered craquelure throughout on the darks (looks stable); canvas is a bit loose on stretcher--buckles at corners UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: scattered spots of inpainting in the background more or less along the edges; a couple of small repaired tears in background (under 1 1/2 in. long)--one at upper left and one at center right; figure is clean--except for a few small spots of inpaint on her upper lip, chin, right cheek and one on the brim of her hat--and some craquelure fill-in on her jacket
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.