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Ernest H. Shepard
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ernest H. Shepard
- The Lovers
- signed ERNEST H. SHEPARD (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 24 1/8 by 21 1/4 in.
- 61.2 by 53.9 cm
Provenance
Possibly, Fannie Hurst, New York
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, October 29, 1987, lot 371, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, October 29, 1987, lot 371, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale
Condition
Wax lined, finely patterned craquelure visible throughout composition. Under UV: Fine inpainting apparent in man's cowl, otherwise no inpainting apparent.
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.