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Lot 1165
  • 1165

Madeline Hewes

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • Madeline Hewes
  • Views of Oak Spring Farm: Five Works
  • Each signed M. Hewes (four lower right; one lower left)
  • Four oil on masonite; one oil on board
  • largest: 10 1/4 by 12 7/8 in.; smallest: 8 by 9 1/2 in.
  • 26 by 32.7 cm; 20.3 by 24.1 cm

Provenance

Commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

Exhibited

New York, Maynard Walker Gallery

Condition

Herefords and Barns - Oak Spring, oil on masonite, 1954, 10 by 12 3/4 in.: There is a dent to the left upper edge of the panel, with a minor abrasion and loss. In overall good condition and ready to hang. Pony Barn - Oak Spring, oil on masonite, February 1953, 10 1/4 by 12 7/8 in.: In overall good condition aside from surface dirt and ready to hang. The French Farm - Upperville, oil on board, 1952, 8 5/8 by 12 in.: In overall good condition aside from surface dirt and ready to hang. Barn at Milan Mill with Angus Cattle, oil on masonite, 1955-56, 8 by 9 1/2 in.: In overall good condition aside from an unevenly applied varnish and ready to hang. Stone House - Oak Spring, oil on masonite, 1953, 8 by 10 1/8 in.: In overall good condition aside from surface dirt and ready to hang.
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.