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Asher B. Durand 1796-1886
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Asher B. Durand
- Study of Rocks
- signed with initials A.B.D. and dated 69, l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 16 by 24 in.
- 40.7 by 61 cm.
Provenance
Kenneth Lux Gallery, New York
Alexander Gallery, New York
(Sale: Sotheby's, New York, June 19, 1981, lot 73)
Alexander Gallery, New York
(Sale: Sotheby's, New York, June 19, 1981, lot 73)
Literature
David B. Lawall, Asher B. Durand, A Documentary Catalogue of the Narrative and Landscape Paintings, New York, 1978, p. 175, no. 345a, fig. 188a
Condition
Canvas is lined. SURFACE: 2 small losses at upper center (top of hill and in sky just to the right); dirty varnish (small brown spots in sky area-might be surface mold); craquelure throughout (stable) UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: craquelure fill-in throughout sky area; a few scattered spots of inpainting in darker areas
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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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.