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Edgar Melville Ward 1839 - 1915
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Edgar Melville Ward
- Quilting Party
- signed Edgar M. Ward, l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 32 by 51 3/4 in.
- 81.3 by 131.4 cm.
Provenance
Dr. Alexander Stern, Kingston, New York
Dr. Samuel Ster, Kingston, New York (son of the above)
Mrs. Helen Stern Mann, New York, New York (daughter of the above)
Then by descent to the present owner
Dr. Samuel Ster, Kingston, New York (son of the above)
Mrs. Helen Stern Mann, New York, New York (daughter of the above)
Then by descent to the present owner
Condition
The canvas is lined. SURFACE: In good condition. Craquelure visible in darker areas. Evident repairs at the bottom edge at center and in the head of the woman at left. UV: Inpainting to address above mentioned repairs as well as two other repairs on the bottom edge. General strengthening along bottom edge. Vertical lines of strengthening to address thin spots on the wall above the head of the left most figure. Another spot in the dress of the same figure (by the table's edge). A vertical line of inpainting below the left arm of the standing figure. A spot on the back of the left figure facing away from the viewer. A spot behind the figure at right. Other minor, scattered dots.
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.