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Jefferson David Chalfant
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Jefferson David Chalfant
- Smiling Boy
- signed J.D. Chalfant and dated 86 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 22 by 16 in.
- 56 by 40.5 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, Oldwick, New Jersey
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, October 10, 2007, lot 74
Acquired at the above by the present owner
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, October 10, 2007, lot 74
Acquired at the above by the present owner
Condition
canvas is lined. SURFACE: in good consition; stable craquelure throughout. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET: there is a section of inpainting about 2 inches long just above the boy's cap - possibly a repaired tear; scattered inpaints in the background and one dot at top edge of the boy's forehead; there appears to be strengthening at either side of the boy's face and there is one long varnish drip of about 6 inches descending from the boy's right eye.
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.