EDWARD WILLIS REDFIELD | On the River Bank

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 seems to be in good condition. The canvas has a glue lining. The texture of the paint layer seems to be healthy and mostly unaffected by the lining. It is hard to identify restorations under ultraviolet light because the original paint reads very strongly, especially in the foreground. However, there seems to be an area of restoration beneath the chicken furthest to the left. There may be a couple of other restorations, but none of any note. There are two paint losses above the rowboat and the water that have not been restored. The painting does not appear to be particularly dirty.
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.