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Dwight W. Huntington 1851-1938
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Dwight W. Huntington
- The Young Dog Trainer, Sioux Indian Encampment
- signed with initials D.W.H. and dated 1893, l.l.
- gouache on paper
- 8 by 14 1/4 in.
- 20.3 by 36.2 cm.
Provenance
John C. Huntington (son of the artist)
William Huntington (son of the above)
Lynn Huntington Cloutier (daughter of the above)
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
in good condition; sheet is hinged to backing with pieces of tape along the upper edge
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
Prior to the introduction of horses, Native Americans used dogs as their primary draft animals. They were trained to use the travois, a system of two trailing poles harnessed to the dog at shoulder level, with an attached platform or net behind for the load.