Lot 214
  • 214

Alfred H. Maurer 1868-1932

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Alfred Henry Maurer
  • Two Women
  • signed A.H. Maurer, u.l.
  • oil on board
  • 21 1/2 by 18 in.
  • 54.6 by 45.7 cm.

Provenance

(Sale: Skinner, Inc., Boston, November 5, 1993, lot 158a)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

SURFACE: in good condition, generally; tiny light "stains" scattered throughout background and on faces, too--appear to be mold/soiling UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: eyes of both figures are clean, but there are spots of inpaint throughout--in background; on faces, heads and shoulders of both women--fewer on the left woman, about twice as many on the right woman
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

An incomplete sketch of a fish on a plate is on the reverse.