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Thomas Hart Benton
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Hart Benton
- Landscape with House (Cezannesque Landscape)
- signed Benton (lower right)
- watercolor on paper
- 18 by 13 7/8 inches
- (45.7 by 35.2 cm)
Provenance
Sidney Janis, New York
Donald Grossman, New York, (acquired from the above, his brother-in-law)
By descent from the above to the parents of the present owner, 1979
Donald Grossman, New York, (acquired from the above, his brother-in-law)
By descent from the above to the parents of the present owner, 1979
Condition
Surface in generally good condition: matted area uniformly discolored with time; a number of jacked edges and various tears, the largest being a tear at top right, 2 1/4 inches down right edge from top of sheet, extending approximately 1 1/4 inch into sheet, two others at center right extending approximately 7/8 inches into sheet, and another at bottom right extending 1/2 inch into sheet.
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 present work exhibits the influence that the art of European Modernist Paul Cézanne had on Benton during his time studying in Paris. It likely dates from 1912-1919 and depicts Fort Lee, New Jersey.