Anna Mary Robertson (Grandma) Moses
1860 - 1961
Cambridge in May
signed MOSES. (lower right); also dated May 22, 1943, numbered 355, and titled Cambridge in May, (on an original Grandma Moses label affixed to the reverse; copyright reserved to Grandma Moses Properties, New York)
tempera on Masonite
18 by 24 inches
(45.7 by 61 cm)
There is minor frame abrasion along the extreme edges. Under UV: although some pigments fluoresce, they appear to be the artist's original work.
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.
Otto Kallir, Grandma Moses, New York, 1973, no. 263, p. p. 291