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James Edward Buttersworth
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- James Edward Buttersworth
- A Racing Scene on Nyack Sound: the Volunteer in the Foreground
- signed J E Buttersworth (lower right) and titled on the reverse
- oil on board
- 8 by 12 in.
- 20.4 by 30.5 cm.
- Painted circa 1887.
Provenance
Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Condition
in good condition. SURFACE: several losses from abrasion around the edges (one loss slightly smaller than a penny at the extreme left edge; one loss at lower right directly adjacent to artist's signature); an additional small loss at the juncture of the mast on the ship in the foreground; possibly a pentimento mirroring the diagonal line of the foremost sail at center. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET: 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.