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Charles Demuth
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Demuth
- Fish Series, Number Eight
- signed Demuth (verso)
- watercolor and pencil on paper
- 10 by 8 inches
- (25.4 by 20.3 cm)
- Executed in 1917.
Provenance
Henri Pierre Roché (acquired directly from the artist, circa 1917-1919)
Denise Roché (wife of the above), 1959
DC Moore Gallery, New York
Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, New York
Richard York Gallery, New York
Private Collection, 1984
Denise Roché (wife of the above), 1959
DC Moore Gallery, New York
Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, New York
Richard York Gallery, New York
Private Collection, 1984
Condition
Watercolor and pencil on paper, sheet in generally good condition aside from faint curling of corners. Recto: In generally good condition aside from discoloring of paper and approximately a dozen scattered dots of foxing. Recto: Partially covered by backing board; adhered to backing at four corners by 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The reverse is inscribed: "Cette aquarelle a été acheté a Demuth par fin mon mari Henri Pierre Roché / Denise Roché"