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Charles Courtney Curran
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Courtney Curran
- A Comfortable Corner
- signed Charles Courtney Curran and dated 1887, l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 9 1/4 by 12 in.
- 23.1 by 33.5 cm.
Provenance
Estate of Adolphe Obrig (Sold: American Art Association-Anderson Galleries, New York, October 28, 1931, lot 18)
Private Collection, Brooklyn, New York
By descent from the mother of the present owner (above)
Condition
Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in fairly good condition; craquelure throughout (with crazing--especially noticeable on her face and on the bowl in front of her reading matter); a few losses (largest is behind her chair--looks white--can see in illustration)--another 3-4 are along the lower edge and much smaller; a few scattered remnants of spray paint (from touch-ups to the frame) along the edges 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.