Lot 16
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JOHN WHORF | Birches, Winter Afternoon

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • John Whorf
  • Birches, Winter Afternoon
  • signed John Whorf dated Dec '52 and inscribed For Bob with my best wishes (lower right)
  • watercolor and gouache on paper 
  • 15 1/4 by 21 3/4 inches

Provenance

Acquired by the present owner, 2002

Condition

The sheet is hinged to the support at two places along the top edge. There are pinholes at corners and at center of upper edge. There is mat burn at extreme edges and tape remnants from former mounting materials on the reverse. There is a 3 inch C-shaped tear at the lower left corner and a few small watermarks in center of lower left quadrant.
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.