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Louis Agassiz Fuertes
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Louis Agassiz Fuertes
- Studies of Birds: Seven Watercolors
- each signed Louis Agassiz Fuertes
- watercolor over pencil on paper mounted on cardboard
- Largest: 10 3/4 by 8 in.
- 27.3 by 20.3 cm.
Condition
Each sheet has been laid down onto a piece of carboard. Each work has minor surface dirt and minor fading and toning. Each in generally good condition and ready to hang.
* Chipping Sparrow (red headed bird on rose): 9 3/8 by 7 1/4 in.
* Song Sparrow (brown bird on lilac): 10 3/4 by 7 1/8 in.
* Yellow Shafted Flicker (woodpecker): 10 3/4 by 8 in.
* Wood Thrush (brown bird on log): 10 by 7 1/2 in.
* Starling (jewel bird on tree twig): 10 1/4 by 8 in.
* Eastern Towhee (black and red bird on evergreen twig): 10 1/8 by 7 5/8 in.
* Bobolink (blackbird on dandelion): 10 7/8 by 7 7/8 in.
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 birds depicted are the Chipping Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Yellow-shafted Flicker, Wood Thrush, Starling, Eastern Towhee and Bobolink.