George Loring Brown

Private Collection, New York (acquired, 1947)
By descent from the above to the present owner

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This work has been restored. The lining is applied with a non-wax adhesive. The painting is probably clean. The small bright blue marks in the water in the lower right and center right are retouches. It is unclear why they have been applied in such great number, but it may have been an effort to either introduce some brighter color to this area or to diminish some fine cracking and thinness. These kinds of restorations can also be seen in a few spots in the mountains beyond the town. There are also some restorations in the small houses in the upper left and a couple of other spots above these houses in the hill towards the upper left corner. The sky is mostly in very good state, except for possible restoration to soften some cracking in the right sky. Remnants of old varnish can be seen under ultraviolet light in the darkest colors. The retouches should be removed and accurately re-applied only where necessary.
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.