- 109
Andrew Wyeth
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Andrew Wyeth
- Man and Dory
- signed Andrew Wyeth (lower left)
- watercolor with traces of pencil on paper
- 22 by 30 1/4 inches
- (55.9 by 76.8 cm)
- Painted in 1937.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist, 1948
Condition
In fair condition. Colors appear vibrant, with some minor fading. Minor soiling to surface; scattered specks of foxing, especially at upper right sky; discolorations at edges under mat, especially along left edge and bottom left edge; various repaired tears along edges: at top center extending slightly into upper sky, upper left edge a tear extending horizontally downward approximately 7 inches, scattered small tears along bottom edge, tears at center right and upper right edge; various paper fill around edges: lower left corner and bottom right corner filled, a 3 1/8 inch by ΒΌ inch area of fill along right edge center; hinged to matting with three Japanese paper hinges along top edge verso.
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 house featured in the background of this work is located on Hupper's Island, Maine.