Lot 743
  • 743

William Russell Birch

Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • William Russell Birch
  • ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA; THE WATER WORKS, IN CENTRE SQUARE, PHILADELPHIA; GIRARD'S BANK, LATE THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES, IN THIRD STREET PHILADELPHIA; SECOND STREET NORTH FROM MARKET STREET WITH CHRIST CHURCH
  • Executed in 1800
  • Four engravings with hand coloring on paper

Condition

Two modern facsimiles. The others with staining and some creases.
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.

Catalogue Note

Together with two reproduction William Birch prints, The City & Port of Philadelphia, on the River Delaware from Kensington with the Charter Oak and High Street, With the First Presbyterian Church.  6 works.