Lot 2
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Alexander Pope 1849 - 1924

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • Alexander Pope
  • Rooster in Transit
  • signed Alexander Pope and inscribed 23 Irvington St. / Boston / Mass, l.r.
  • oil on canvas
  • 21 by 26 in.
  • (53.3 by 66 cm)

Provenance

Donald and Jean Stralem, New York (sold: Sotheby's, New York, May 25, 1995, lot 145, illustrated in color)
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale

Condition

Good condition, lined, some areas of paint separation in rooster’s plumage; under UV: two small retouches to sign at upper center, some thin lines of retouching to address cracking.
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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