Lot 80
  • 80

Alfred Thompson Bricher

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Alfred Thompson Bricher
  • Winter's Glow
  • signed A.T. Bricher (lower left)
  • oil on canvas
  • 20 by 42 inches
  • (50.8 by 106.7 cm)

Provenance

William Vareika Fine Arts, Ltd., Rhode Island
Private Collection (acquired from the above, 2003)

Condition

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes, Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This work is in lovely condition. The paint layer is very fresh and un-abraded. The canvas is lined with Beva-371 as an adhesive. The texture of the paint is unaffected by the lining. The reason for the lining is a very thin U-shaped break, which begins above the farmhouse towards the right side of the picture and runs through the bottom of the figures standing by the edge of the river and up into the field beyond. This is a very thin break with a very accurate amount of retouching. There is no damage anywhere else within the work. Despite this break, the condition can be considered to be very good.
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.