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John George Brown
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- John George Brown
- The Introduction
- signed J.G. Brown and dated 1861 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 16 by 14 inches
- (40.6 by 35.5 cm)
Provenance
Hammer Galleries, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 1976
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 1976
Condition
Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in good, overall condition; craquelure throughout (looks stable from relining); good pigment retention, generally UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: work had clearly been selectively cleaned at one time--most of the darker areas are under old varnish--just the lights in the central group of figures appears to have been cleaned (most of the figure of boy at center and the faces of the girls are easy to see); there are scattered specks/strokes of inpaint--mostly in background (around/beyond central group); no serious-looking restoration (tears, holes, etc.); signature/date are under old varnish
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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.