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George Inness
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- George Inness
- By the Old Aqueduct, Campagna, Italy
- signed G. Inness, l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 17 by 24 in.
- 43.2 by 61.0 cm.
- Painted circa 1873.
Provenance
Sale: Fifth Avenue Art Galleries, New York, February 12-14, 1895, no. 176 (as Old Aqueduct, Campahna, Italy)
George R. Green (acquired at the above sale)
(possibly) Samuel Doughty
Herbert H. Knox, 1930 (his son-in-law),
John A. Knox), 1945 (his son)
By descent in the family of the above to the present owner
George R. Green (acquired at the above sale)
(possibly) Samuel Doughty
Herbert H. Knox, 1930 (his son-in-law),
John A. Knox), 1945 (his son)
By descent in the family of the above to the present owner
Exhibited
New York, American Fine Arts Society, Exhibition of Paintings Left by the Late George Inness, December, 1894, no. 154
Condition
Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in good condition UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: a couple of spots of inpainting at center, left (short tree in mid ground); a couple of spots at upper left (in sky); a large spot (about 2 in. diameter) and several small spots at upper right (in sky)
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.