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Thomas Hart Benton
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Thomas Hart Benton
- Pool in the Woods
- signed Benton and dated 44 (lower right); titled Pool in the Woods on the reverse
- tempera on board
- 11 1/2 by 9 3/4 in.
- 29 by 25 cm.
Provenance
Purchased directly from the artist by the parents of the present owner
Condition
SURFACE: in good condition; a few specks of loss--at upper center (in tree) and lower center (in pool and dark area next to tree stump) 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 present lot is accompanied by a short note in the artist's hand describing the painting and offering instructions on how to clean it. See department
This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by the Thomas Hart Benton Catalogue Raisonné Foundation. Committee members include Dr. Henry Adams, Jessie Benton, Anthony Benton Gude, Michael Owen and Andrew Thompson.