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William J. McCloskey
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description
- William J. McCloskey
- Untitled (Wrapped Oranges)
- signed W.J. McCloskey and dated copyright N.Y. 1890 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 12 by 15 7/8 inches
- (30.5 by 40.3 cm)
Provenance
Private collection, acquired by 1992
By descent to the present owner
By descent to the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The canvas is unlined and there is a stretcher bar mark at the right edge. There is a 2 ½ inch vertical repaired tear in the upper center background and a small repaired puncture lower center beneath the oranges. Under UV: there are 2 spots of inpainting corresponding to the repaired puncture and a few other minor scattered dots, primarily in the foreground.
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.