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Howard Pyle 1853-1911
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Howard Pyle
- Headpiece for "Good for the Soul"
- signed Pyle, l.r., stamped Copyright **98, NY Harper & Brothers, l.l.
- oil on board
- 9 1/4 by 12 in.
- 23.5 by 30.5 cm.
Literature
Paul Preston Davis, Howard Pyle, His Life--His Work, New Castle, Delaware, 2004, Volume I, p. 192 and Book II, no. MBPI0762, p. 448, illustrated
Condition
The surface is in good condition, slight surface dirt. Under UV light: no evidence of inpainting.
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
The present work was used as the headpiece to illustrate the short story, "Good for the Soul", in the book Old Chester Tales by Margaret Deland, published in 1898 by Harper and Brothers, New York.