- 951
American School, 19th Century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- American School, 19th Century
- A View of Forestville, New York
- oil on canvas
- 20 in. by 27 in.
This painting comprises 36 buildings, one church and a school. Forestville, New York, is in Chataugua County, New York, located 25 miles south of Buffalo.
Exhibited
New York, The American Folk Art Museum, Vernacular Architecture, September 14, 1996 – January 12, 1997;
Springfield, Massachusetts, The Holyoke Museum, A Folk Art Pilgrimage, November 3 – December 23, 1988
Springfield, Massachusetts, The Holyoke Museum, A Folk Art Pilgrimage, November 3 – December 23, 1988
Condition
In a new grain-painted frame on the original stretchers; scattered in trees and foliage, cleaned, and re-stretched along stretcher lines.
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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.