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Rockwell Kent
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Rockwell Kent
- Child
- signed Rockwell Kent and dated 1913, u.l.; signed Rockwell Kent and titled "Child" on the reverse
- oil on canvas laid down on board
- 7 5/8 by 10 in.
- 19.5 by 25.5 cm.
Provenance
Marie Sterner, New York
Lawrence R. Schumann, Boston
Sale: Christie's, New York, December 8, 1978, lot 208
George and Gladys Spector Collection
Pan Books & Graphics Collection, Catskill, New York
Lawrence R. Schumann, Boston
Sale: Christie's, New York, December 8, 1978, lot 208
George and Gladys Spector Collection
Pan Books & Graphics Collection, Catskill, New York
Condition
SURFACE: in generally good condition; irregular texture to surface(more so on right) suggests that artist applied paint layers quickly and before they fully dried--work is painted with thick impasto 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.
Catalogue Note
The model for the present work was probably the artist's eldest daughter Kathleen (born in 1911).
We are grateful to Scott Ferris for his help in the cataloguing of this lot.
We are grateful to Richard V. West for his help in the cataloguing of this lot.