Lot 174
  • 174

Paul Starrett Sample 1896-1974

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • Paul Starrett Sample
  • A New England town
  • signed PAUL SAMPLE, l.r.
  • oil on canvas laid down on masonite
  • 9 1/4 by 14 in.
  • 23.5 by 35.5 cm.

Provenance

(Sale:  Treadway/Toomey, Oak Park, Illinois, September 8, 2002, lot 564)
Private Collection, Virginia (purchased at above sale)

Condition

SURFACE: in fairly good condition; while there is good pigment retention and texture, canvas weave shows through in most places; a few scattered small losses UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: dots/dashes of inpainting scattered throughout--virtually all of them seem to be for small losses, perhaps craquelure
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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