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Eastman Johnson
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- Eastman Johnson
- Portrait of a Man
- signed J. E. Johnson lower right
- charcoal and white chalk on paper
- sight: 7 7/8 by 6 3/4 in.
- 20 by 17.8 cm
- Executed circa 1845-49.
Together with MARGARET F. RICHARDSON, Portrait of a Woman, signed Margaret F Richardson lower left, charcoal on buff paper. 2 works.
Provenance
Johnson: Balogh Gallery, Charlottesville, Virginia
Mrs. Ralph J. Hines, New York
Paul Magriel, New York
Richardson: Coe Kerr Gallery, Inc., New York
Paul Magriel, New York
Mrs. Ralph J. Hines, New York
Paul Magriel, New York
Richardson: Coe Kerr Gallery, Inc., New York
Paul Magriel, New York
Condition
Neither work examined out of frame.
JOHNSON: Surface of sheet has faded irregularly with time (scattered white spots in upper background); some soiling to surface, scattered light stains and specs of foxing.
RICHARDSONN: In generally good condition.
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.