Lot 177
  • 177

John George Brown

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • John George Brown
  • The Next Stitch
  • signed J.G. Brown and date N. Y. 1865 (lower left)
  • oil on canvas, unframed
  • 15 1/2 by 12 inches
  • (39.3 by 30.5 cm)

Provenance

Private Collection, California
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

Canvas is not lined (a small patch which corresponds to the upper right on front, approximately 2 by 2 inches). SURFACE: fairly good condition; cracquelure throughout with stretcher marks, minor abrasion along the edges. UNDER UV: While face, hair, and hands of figure are clean, there are scattered dots and dashes of inpainting on her clothing and in background; repaired tear at upper right (in front of the aforementioned patch).
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.
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Catalogue Note

We thank Martha Hoppin for her help with the researching of this lot.