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Arthur Bowen Davies
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Arthur Bowen Davies
- Girl in White and Landscape, Tuscany: Two Works
- the second, signed A.B. Davies (lower left); signed Arthur B. Davies, inscribed Italy, and dated 1925 (verso)
- the first, pastel on brown paper laid down on paperboard
the second, watercolor and color crayon on paper - the first: 9 1/4 by 15 1/8 inches (23.5 by 38.5 cm)
- the second: 9 3/8 by 12 1/4 inches (23.8 by 31.1 cm)
- the first, executed circa 1900. the second, executed in 1925.
Provenance
the first:
Estate of Arthur B. Davies
James Graham & Sons, acquired from the above
Hope Davis Fine Art, New York (as Portrait of a Girl in White Sleeping
John Koch, New York (sold: Christie's, New York, June 17, 1989, lot 48)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
the second:
Noah Goldowsky Inc., New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Estate of Arthur B. Davies
James Graham & Sons, acquired from the above
Hope Davis Fine Art, New York (as Portrait of a Girl in White Sleeping
John Koch, New York (sold: Christie's, New York, June 17, 1989, lot 48)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
the second:
Noah Goldowsky Inc., New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
the first, The New York Cultural Center, as Girls Reclining
Condition
the first, pastel on brown paper laid down on paperboard. In generally good condition aside from discoloration to the sheet, a 2 inch diagonal tear extending from the right upper edge, and uneven edges.
the second, watercolor and color crayon on paper. Work is in generally good condition aside from acid stain to upper edge from acidic hinging, a 1/2 inch tear to lower center edge, and faint buckling to sheet. Hinged at upper edge by two pieces of tape.
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.