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Walter Gay
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Walter Gay
- An 18th Century Salon
- signed Walter Gay (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 18 by 22 inches
- (45.8 by 55.9 cm)
- Painted circa 1920.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Mr. E. Warfield, New York, 1945
By descent in the family of the above
Private collection, New York
Mr. E. Warfield, New York, 1945
By descent in the family of the above
Private collection, New York
Exhibited
New York, Wildenstein & Co., Inc., A Memorial Exhibition of Paintings by Walter Gay, November 28 - December 22, 1945, no. 16
Condition
Canvas is lined. SURFACE: Some compression to surface from relining but, retention of pigment, texture, and details is excellent. UNDER UV: No evidence of inpainting.
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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.