Lot 106
  • 106

Francis Day 1863-1942

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Francis Day
  • Mother and Child
  • signed Francis Day, l.l.
  • oil on canvas
  • 32 by 40 in.
  • 81.3 by 101.5 cm.

Provenance

Edwin M. Porter, Chicago
By descent in the family of the above, the grandfather of the present owner

 

Condition

Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally; some thinning to canvas is lighter areas (door, blankets on bed), but overall there is good retention of pigment and one can see the delineation of brushtrokes; canvas buckles slightly on stretcher UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: hard to read restoration--there are a few scattered small spots of inpaint at upper left; there may be a bit of restoration at the mother's neck and just under the chair--difficult to see through dark pigments and old 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.
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