Lot 3
  • 3

John Marin

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • John Marin
  • Casco Bay
  • signed Marin and dated 14, l.r.;  signed John Marin, titled Casco Bay-Maine and dedicated to Alfred Stieglitz, verso, inscribed This belongs to Benson (M.E.) from this day on--June -- 1935  In appreciation/  Alfred Stieglitz on the backing
  • watercolor on paper
  • 14 1/2 by 16 1/4 in.
  • (36.8 by 41.4 cm.)

Provenance

Collection of Alfred Stieglitz
Emmanuel Benson (acquired as a gift from the above), June 19, 1935
By descent in the family of the above to the present owners

Literature

Sheldon Reich, John Marin: A Stylistic Analysis and Catalogue Raisonne, part II, Arizona, 1970, p. 385, no. 14.5, illustrated

Condition

The surface of the work is in overall good condition. There are some stains in the upper third of the paper. The edges are deckled. Paper is relatively dirty.
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.

Catalogue Note

The full dedication on the backing reads as follows: This belongs to Benson from this day on - June 18, 1935 in appreciation, Alfred Stieglitz