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Charles Ephraim Burchfield
Estimate
125,000 - 175,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Ephraim Burchfield
- The Promise of Spring
- signed with the artists initials CEB and dated 1956 (lower left); signed Burchfield, titled "The Promise of Spring" and dated 1956 (verso)
- watercolor and charcoal on paper laid on board
- 40 by 27 inches
- (101.6 by 68.6 cm)
Provenance
Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Tornello, Youngstown, Ohio (acquired directly from the artist)
By descent from the above (sold: Christie's, New York, November 30, 2006, lot 34)
By descent from the above (sold: Christie's, New York, November 30, 2006, lot 34)
Literature
Joseph S. Trovato, Charles Burchfield: Catalogue of Paintings in Public and Private Collections, Utica, New York, 1970, cat. no. 1146, p. 264
Condition
In good condition; slight fading (edges under mat are very slightly lighter than rest of surface)
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.