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HOWARD NORTON COOK | Fog Patterns #2
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Howard Norton Cook
- Fog Patterns #2
- signed HOWARD COOK (lower right); also signed again, titled Fog Patterns #2 and inscribed Ranchos de Taos, New Mex. (on the original backing board)
- oil on canvas
- 32 1/4 by 14 inches
- (81.9 by 35.6 cm)
Provenance
Acquired by the present owners, 1986
Condition
The canvas is stretched over what appears to be the original stretcher, which has a cardboard backing and aluminum tacking edges. The work appears to be slightly dirty and there are a few small scuffs throughout. Under UV: there is a dot of inpainting near the top of the red form at far right.
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.