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Milton Avery 1885 - 1965
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Milton Avery
- Reclining Nude
- signed Milton Avery (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 16 by 32 inches
- (40.6 by 81.3 cm)
- Painted circa 1938.
Provenance
George Krevsky Gallery, San Francisco, California
Michael Altman Fine Art, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 2006
Michael Altman Fine Art, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 2006
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The canvas is lined and there is frame abrasion at edges. Under UV: there are a few dots of inpainting near the top edge. A few spots in white pigment fluoresce but appear to be inherent to the artist's technique and materials.
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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.