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American School dated 1842
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- American School
- A Group of Young Children at Saddle Back Mountain: A Silhouette Painting
- watercolor, pen and ink on paper
- Height 12 in. by width 14 in.
Initialed and dated GCB, 1842, l.l., inscribed Saddle Back Mountn Mass.
Saddleback Mountain is known today as Mount Greylock, the highest natural point in Massachusetts. The mountain has been the inspiration for many American writers of the 19th century, including Henry David Thoreau, who wrote "Saddle-back Mountain Experience" one of the most important works of the American Transcendental Movement (1849).
Saddleback Mountain is known today as Mount Greylock, the highest natural point in Massachusetts. The mountain has been the inspiration for many American writers of the 19th century, including Henry David Thoreau, who wrote "Saddle-back Mountain Experience" one of the most important works of the American Transcendental Movement (1849).
Condition
Some board burns; losses at edges, lower right corner.
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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.