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William M. Harnett 1848-1892
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- William Michael Harnett
- Table Top Still Life with London Times
- signed with the artist's monogrammed signature WMHarnett and dated 1880, l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 4 1/4 by 6 in.
- (10.8 by 15.2 cm)
Provenance
Antiques Shop, Yorkshire, England
Dr. and Mrs. Oscar Rabinowicz, circa 1944-45 (acquired from the above; sold: William Doyle Galleries, New York, April 23, 1986, lot 27A, illustrated in color)
Private collection (acquired at the above sale)
Dr. and Mrs. Oscar Rabinowicz, circa 1944-45 (acquired from the above; sold: William Doyle Galleries, New York, April 23, 1986, lot 27A, illustrated in color)
Private collection (acquired at the above sale)
Literature
Alfred Frankenstein, After the Hunt: William Harnett and Other American Still Life Painters 1870-1900, Berkeley, California, 1969, illustrated pl. 53
Condition
Generally good condition, lined.
Under UV: inpainting to an inverted 2 inch by 2inch T-shaped repaired tear
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.