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Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Joseph Christian Leyendecker
- Easter
- signed JC Leyendecker (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 20 by 20 in.
- 50.8 by 50.8 cm.
Provenance
Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia (acquired from the artist as a commission)
Private Collection, Philadelphia (acquired from the above)
By descent in the family of the above to the present owner
Private Collection, Philadelphia (acquired from the above)
By descent in the family of the above to the present owner
Literature
Michael Schau, Joseph Christian Leyendecker, New York, 1974, p. 167, illustrated
Laurence Cutler, Judy Goffman Cutler, J.C. Leyendecker: American Imagist, New York, 2008, p. 103, illustrated
Laurence Cutler, Judy Goffman Cutler, J.C. Leyendecker: American Imagist, New York, 2008, p. 103, illustrated
Condition
Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in good condition; could use a light cleaning UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: scattered dots/dashes, mostly in background; a small spot at man's neck may be a repaired tear/hole
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 present painting appeared as the cover of The Saturday Evening Post edition of April 7, 1906.