Lot 145
  • 145

Letitia Bonnet Hart 1866-1953

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Letitia Bonnet Hart
  • The Basket of Roses
  • signed  Letitia B. Hart, l.r.
  • oil on canvas
  • 23 by 15 in. 58.4 by 38.1 cm.

Provenance

(Sale:  Sotheby's, New York, December 4, 1986, lot 51)
Private Collection, New York (acquired at the above sale)

Condition

Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally; craquelure throughout, with slight cupping (looks stable); dirty varnish UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting (difficult to see through 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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