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Jasper Francis Cropsey
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jasper Francis Cropsey
- A Passing Shower Over Mts. Adam and Eve
- signed J.F. Cropsey and dated indistinctly, l.r.; inscribed indistinctly and dated Hastings on the Hudson 1896 on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 8 by 15 1/2 in.
- 20.3 by 39.4 cm.
Condition
Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in generally good condition; while pigment retention is good overall, canvas weave shows through in the more thinly painted areas UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: two repaired tears at center left--a vertical line, about 3 in. long and a roughly "U" shaped tear a bit to the right of the first; aside from this, repaints along the right and left edges for old frame abrasion
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.