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Joseph Stella 1880-1946
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Joseph Stella
- Bird with flower and blue bowl
- signed Joseph Stella, l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 16 1/8 by 12 1/8 in.
- 41 by 31 cm.
Provenance
Richard York Gallery, New York
Exhibited
New York, Richard York Gallery, Joseph Stella's Nature, March 31-May 27, 1994
Condition
Lined canvas. Craquelure on the red flower, otjerwise, in good condition. Clean varnish. Under UV light: fine touch-ups to a vertical scratch at upper center above the flower; some of the blacks on the bird and dark reds on the flower fluoresce, possible inpainting.
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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.