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Jacob Atkinson 1864-1938
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Jacob Atkinson
- A Soldier's Letter and Money: A Trompe L'Oeil
- signed Jacob Atkinson and dated '91, l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 8 1/2 by 12 in.
- 21.6 by 30.5 cm.
Provenance
Frank S. Schwarz and Son, Philadelphia
(Sale: Christie's New York, May 22, 1991, lot 177)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
(Sale: Christie's New York, May 22, 1991, lot 177)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Literature
A. Frankenstein, After the Hunt: William Harnett and Other American Still Life Painters 1870-1900, Berkeley, 1969, p. 156
Condition
The canvas is not lined. SURFACE: In good condition, some minor frame abrasion. A small dent in the portrait on the bank note at left. UNDER UV: The pink seal on the bank note at left flouresces, not the result of conservation.
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.