William Nelson Copley

Tepper Galleries, New York (acquired circa 1995)
Private Collection (acquired from the above)
Christie's, New York, September 10, 2007, lot 320
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

i. This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is mounted to foam core. There is light wear along the edges and very minor wear and pigment losses along the corners. The edges are slightly unevenly cut, which is inherent to the artist's working method, and there are scattered pinpoint surface accretions in the center of the canvas. Framed. ii. This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is mounted to foam core. There is wear along the edges and corners with associated losses to the corners. There is a vertical blue accretion in the top left quadrant and a horizontal minor surface mark in the bottom right quadrant. Framed. ii. This work is in good condition overall. The canvas is mounted to foam core. There is wear along the edges and corners. There is some a minor surface accretion in the left quadrant running diagonally across the pencil. Framed.
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.