Lot 141
  • 141

Edmund William Greacen 1877 - 1949

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Edmund William Greacen
  • In Miss Florence's Garden
  • signed Edmund Greacen and dated 1913, l.r.
  • oil on canvas
  • 30 by 30 in.
  • (76.2 by 76.2 cm)

Provenance

Grand Central Art Galleries, New York
Private Collection (sold: Sotheby's, New York, December 3, 1987, lot 208, illustrated in color)
Spanierman Gallery, New York

 

Condition

Good condition, unlined, stretcher bar mark along top edge, a shallow, thin vertical scratch in pigment of upper right corner, some small dots of loss; under UV: small dot of inpainting near figure's face, otherwise fine.
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

This work was painted upon the artist's return from Giverny.  The garden depicted is that of Florence Griswold, who housed and provided financial support for the Old Lyme School painters (which included W.L. Metcalf, E.L. MacRae, J.H. Twachtman and J.A.  Weir, among others).  Her former home is now a museum.