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Birge Harrison 1854 - 1929
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Birge Harrison
- The Auriole
signed Birge Harrison, l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 24 by 19 1/2 in.
- 61 by 48.8 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, San Diego, California
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 2008
Condition
The canvas is not lined. SURFACE: Craquelure throughout. Stretcher bar marks. Three small holes along the right edge at center (two have been patched on the reverse). Frame abrasion at top and sides. 1 inch vertical repair towards the lower left edge. UNDER UV: Minor spots of inpainting (upper left corner, lower right corner). Some strengthening at the lower corners to address frame abrasion. Two thin, diagonal lines of inpainting in the upper right corner. Inpainting to address the repair in the lower left corner, near the side edge.
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.