- 4393
American School, 19th century)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- American School, 19th Century
- View of West Point
- titled View, of West, Point (lower center)
- watercolor with pen and inkĀ on paper
- image: 11 1/2 by 18 1/4 in. (29.2 by 46.4 cm)
- circa 1828
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner circa 1980.
Condition
sheet: 15 1/4 by 20 1/2 inches (38.7 by 50.1 cm).
Toned with some marginal tears and chips. There is a repaired L-shaped tear (3-4" inches each direction) in the right-center of the sky.
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.
Catalogue Note
The present work, depicting military cadets practicing drills and visitors admiring the academy with the Hudson River in the background, flanked by several mountains including Crow's Nest, Butter Hill and Breakneck Mountain.