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Frank Tenney Johnson
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Frank Tenney Johnson
- I Guess We Must Abin Three Feet Ahead With a Hundred Yards To Go. Split Was Accusin' an Spurrin' an Whippin'.
signed Frank Tenney Johnson and dated 1928, l.l.; signed Frank Tenney Johnson on the reverse, titled I Guess We Must Be Abin Three Feet Ahead With a Hundred Yards To Go. Split Was Accusin' an Spurrin' an Whippin' on the stretcher
mixed media on canvas en grisaille
- 26 by 22 in.
- 66 by 55.9 cm.
Provenance
The Swenson family, Stamford, Texas (acquired directly from the artist)
By descent in the family to the present owner
Literature
Frank S. Hastings, "Recollections of a Ranchman", The Breeder's Gazette, Chicago, Illinois, 1920, illustrated
Frank S. Hastings, A Ranchman's Recollections, Chicago, Illinois, 1935, illustrated
Frank S. Hastings, A Ranchman's Recollections, Chicago, Illinois, 1935, illustrated
Condition
Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally; could use a light cleaning as surface is somewhat soiled (smudges, griminess to the lights) 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.