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William Trost Richards 1833 - 1905
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- William Trost Richards
- Twilight: Horsehead Rock, Conanicut Island in the Narragansett Bay
- signed Wm.T. Richards and dated 01 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 22 1/8 by 36 1/8 inches
- (56.2 by 91.8 cm)
Provenance
William Vareika Fine Arts, Newport, Rhode Island
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The canvas is lined. There is fine vertical craquelure throughout. Under UV: there are a few dots of inpainting in the sky, and a few thin lines of inpainting at the far lower center.
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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.