Lot 11
  • 11

Milton Avery

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Milton Avery
  • Choppy Lake
  • signed Milton Avery and dated 1957 (lower left); signed Milton Avery, titled Choppy Lake and dated 1957 (verso)
  • oil crayon on paper
  • 17 by 22 inches
  • (43.2 by 55.9 cm)

Provenance

Donald Morris Gallery, Inc., Detroit
Acquired from the above by the present owner, June 15th, 1971

Condition

Oil crayon on paper. In good, overall condition; mild, uniform fading to surface of sheet (edges under the mat are slightly lighter in color), very minor buckling to the right edge of the sheet. The edges are intact with very minor handling creases, mostly at lower edge. Pigments are fresh and vibrant. Verso: paper is hinged at the upper two corners with cloth tape.
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.