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Charles Ephraim Burchfield
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Ephraim Burchfield
- October Sunlight
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 1950, l.r.; titled October Sunlight, verso, inscribed "October Sunflower and Poplars"/ (Painted from the back of my studio) on a large piece of brown paper backing affixed to the present backing
- watercolor and gouache with traces of pencil on paper
- Image size: 11 1/4 by 19 in. 20.5 by 48.3 cm.
- Sheet size: 14 by 22 3/8 in.35.5 by 56. 8 cm.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner's father (1950)
Condition
in good condiiton; sheet is attached to backing with a long piece of brown paper tape along the upper edge (in the margin); old brown tape along all the edges on verso; pinholes at corners; slight toning to margins
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.