Lot 52
  • 52

John Frederick Peto

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • John Frederick Peto
  • Still life with Milk can and biscuits
  • signed J.F. Peto, dated 99, and inscribed Island Heights, NJ on the reverse
  • oil on board
  • 6 by 9 in.
  • 15.2 by 22.9 cm.

Provenance

Mr. A. B. Martin, circa 1950
Blossom Smiley Bejarano, Connecticut (the artist's granddaughter)
Donald and Jean Stralem Collection, New York (sold: Sotheby's, New York, May 25, 1995, lot 137)

Exhibited

San Francisco, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, 1950

Condition

In good condition. A patch of inpainting in the bottom right corner, a few other spots on the tablecloth.
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.
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