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Franklin D. Briscoe 1844 - 1903
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Franklin D. Briscoe
- Fishing Boats in a Calm, Coast of Maine
- signed Frank D. Briscoe and dated 1876, l.r.; signed Frank D. Briscoe, titled Fishing Boats in a Calm, Coast of Maine and dated 1876 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 30 by 50 in.
- 76.2 by 127 cm.
Provenance
(Sale: Parke Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, December 17, 1954, lot 408)
Acquired by the father of the present owner from the above
By descent to the present owner
Condition
Canvas is not lined (a small patch at lower right). SURFACE: in original condition (except for little patch); craquelure throughout (with cupping--looks pretty stable for the most part, except for an area at lower left (about 5 by 2 in.--in water) where there is flaking; a few areas where there is pigment separation, at lower left and at center; a few scattered tears--largest is at lower right (diagonal, about 2 in. long), a smaller one (about 3/4 in. at lower left--in water, above boat at left), another, about 1/2 in. long, just above area that's flaking (mentioned above) some residual loss around this one and finally, one at lowe right (smallest--patch is behind this one; dirty varnish--surface needs a cleaning UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting
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.