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George Wesley Bellows
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- George Wesley Bellows
- Counted Out, First Stone (M. 94)
- Signed in pencil lower right and titled lower center
- Lithograph
- image 317 by 286 mm 12 1/2 by 11 1/4 in
- sheet 400 by 355 mm 15 3/4 by 14 in
Lithograph, 1921, signed in pencil, titled 'Counted Out 1st Stone' and inscribed 'Bolton Brown - Imp-' by the printer, from the edition of 11, on wove paper, framed
Condition
The print is in generally good condition with wide margins which may have been shaved along the top left edge. Paper loss in the top right corner and four pin holes in the center of the bottom margin. Faint discoloration from both the current and a previous mat opening. Soft handling creases in the top and bottom margins. The verso, with four skillfully restored areas of skinning in the top right corner which are imperceptible, but visible under black-light and backlighting. Also on the verso, approximately one inch wide adhesive stains along all sheet edges, which are imperceptible on the recto
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.