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MILTON AVERY | Sheep and Chickens in a Landscape
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- Milton Avery
- Sheep and Chickens in a Landscape
- signed Milton/Avery and dated 1947 (lower left)
- watercolor, gouache and pencil on paper laid down on paper
- 22 1/2 by 31 1/4 inches
- (57.2 by 79.4 cm)
Provenance
The artist
Estate of the above
Sid Deutsch Gallery, New York
Private collection, New York
ACA Galleries, New York
Owings-Dewey Fine Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1998
Estate of the above
Sid Deutsch Gallery, New York
Private collection, New York
ACA Galleries, New York
Owings-Dewey Fine Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1998
Condition
The sheet is laid down on paper and hinged to its support at the reverse top edge. There are artist's original pinholes at the corners and there is a 1/4 inch repaired tear at the extreme upper center edge. There appear to be scattered surface abrasions consistent with the artist's process.
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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.