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Walter Harrison Cady
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Walter Harrison Cady
- The Newstand
- signed Harrison Cady (lower right)
- oil, gouache, black ink and charcoal on masonite
- 16 by 20 inches
- (40.7 by 50.8 cm)
Provenance
Private Collection, Delaware
By descent from the above (the father of the present owner)
By descent from the above (the father of the present owner)
Condition
In generally good condition; dirty varnish--irregularly applied (some areas are mat, others are shiny)--could use a cleaning
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
Cady, a prolific illustrator of newspapers, magazines and children's books, was best-known for his comic-strip, Peter Rabbit, which he wrote and drew for almost 30 years.
Framed in a period hand-carved Max Kuehne frame.
Framed in a period hand-carved Max Kuehne frame.