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Thomas Birch 1779-1851
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Birch
- View of Annapolis, Maryland and the School Ship, St. Mary
- signed T. Birch and dated 1849, l.c.
- oil on canvas
- Diameter: 23 3/4 in.
- (60.3 cm)
Provenance
Hiram Burlingham, New York (sold: American Art Association, Anderson Galleries, New York, February 15, 1934, no. 40, illustrated)
Channing Hare (acquired from the above, sold: Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, December 11, 1970, lot 89, illustrated)
Kennedy Galleries, New York (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired from the above, 1971
Channing Hare (acquired from the above, sold: Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, December 11, 1970, lot 89, illustrated)
Kennedy Galleries, New York (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired from the above, 1971
Condition
Lined; under UV: one area of retouching at upper right, and one area in sky at left edge. Possible older restoration, but difficult to read through heavy 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.