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William Trost Richards
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- William Trost Richards
- Study of Leaves and Study of Plants: A Pair of Drawings
- The first: signed W.T. Richards (lower left) and dated Aug. 14th 1860 (lower right); also inscribed 59 in. from ground (upside down, lower right)
The second: signed W.T. Richards, dated Aug 26th 1861 and inscribed 24 in. high (lower left) - Each: pencil on paper
- The first: 6 1/4 by 8 3/8 in. (15.88 by 21.27 cm)
- The second: 5 7/8 by 8 3/4 in. (14.92 by 22.23 cm)
Provenance
Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon (acquired from the above in 1983)
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon (acquired from the above in 1983)
Condition
The first: This work is in good condition. It is hinged to the mat at the upper edges. There is one small loss to the paper in the lower left corner. There is foxing visible throughout and slight mat burn at the extreme edges. There is a repaired tear at the lower center edge. There is what appears to be a green L-shaped crayon mark at the upper left that may be original, and a black surface accretion at the upper center edge.
The second: This work is in very good condition. It is hinged to the mat at the upper edges. There is slight mat burn visible along the edges. There is a small crease at the upper left corner, and a small crease and tear in the lower right corner.
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.