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William J. McCloskey 1859 - 1941
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- William J. McCloskey
- Florida Lemons
- signed and dated W.J. McCloskey, NY 1889 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 11 by 24 inches
- (27.9 by 61 cm)
Provenance
Private Collection, New Jersey, before 1910
By descent from the above (his grandson and granddaughter-in-law)
Gift to the present owner from the above, 2001
By descent from the above (his grandson and granddaughter-in-law)
Gift to the present owner from the above, 2001
Condition
There is an approximately 3 ½ by 3 ½ inch repaired tear in the shape of a '7' in the center left background and lemon; some visible cracking overall, particularly in the lemons and along the top center edge. Under UV: There are areas of inpainting to address tear and paint loss in the lemon at left and along the bottom edge. There are a few other scattered dots and spots of inpainting in the white paper and at the upper edge. We recommend that interested bidders view the painting in person.
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.