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George Henry Durrie 1820 - 1863
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- George Henry Durrie
- East Rock, New Haven, Connecticut
Signed G.H. Durrie and dated 1849 (lower center)
- Oil on canvas
- 20 by 25 in.
- 50.7 by 63.5 cm
Provenance
Estate of Harry T. Peters, Orange, Virginia (Sold: Sotheby's, New York, October 22, 1982, lot 61)
Literature
Martha Y. Hutson, George Henry Durrie (1820-1863), Santa Barbara, 1977, p. 217, no. 84
Condition
Canvas is lined. Overall cracquelure that is pressed from lining. Slight rubbing from cleaning. lower 1/4 of canvas and in tree at right. Under UV: Scattered spots of in paint over whole composition.
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.