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Albert Bierstadt 1830-1902
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Albert Bierstadt
- Wooded Hillside
- signed Bierstadt, l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 18 5/8 by 27 1/4 in.
- 47.3 by 69.2 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
Condition
Canvas is not lined (but framed under glass and with a panel behind the canvas attached to the stretcher) SURFACE: in generally good condition; craquelure throughout; dirty, uneven varnish; a 2 in. vertical scratch at upper edge, center UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting; hard to see through old varnish; slight fluorescence at upper center (on scratch mentioned above)--not sure if this is inpainting--more likely a glaze or some sort of spill--in any case looks to be on top of varnish
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.