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John Henry Hill
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- John Henry Hill
- Washington's Headquarters at Newburgh; Country Road with Fence; Camp on Big Island - Lake George; Rapids above Great Falls; River with Cows: Five works on paper
- the first: titled Washington's Headquarters at Newburgh
the third: titled Camp on Big Island - Lake George and dated August 23, 1866
the fourth: signed J. Henry Hill and dated 1868 (lower right)
the fifth: signed J.H. Hill and dated 1857 (lower left) - the first, third and fifth: pencil on paper
the second: pencil and chalk on paper
the fourth: watercolor on paper - the smallest (sight): 4 3/4 by 7 inches (12.1 by 17.8 cm)
- the largest (sight): 4 3/4 by 7 inches (12.1 by 17.8 cm)
Provenance
Berry-Hill Galleries, Inc., New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1995
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1995
Condition
Not examined out of frame. All on good condition aside from the three rectangular works which are in acidic mounts with light and mat stain. Country road has foxing and darkening of sheet from light. dimensions of all five works:
the first (sight): 4 3/4 by 7 inches (12.1 by 17.8 cm)
the second (sight): 6 3/4 by 9 1/2 inches (17.2 by 24.1 cm)
the third (sight): 6 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches (16.5 by 21.6 cm)
the fourth (sight): 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches (24.1 by 34.3 cm)
the fifth (sight): 5 3/4 by 8 inches (14.6 by 20.3 cm)
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.