Hugh Henry Breckenridge
Eggplants
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Property Sold to Benefit the O'Donnell Foundation
Hugh Henry Breckenridge
1870 - 1937
Eggplants
signed Hugh H. Breckenridge. (lower left)
oil on canvas
25 by 30 in.
63.5 by 76.2 cm.
The canvas is wax lined and the edges of the canvas have been covered with tape. There is frame abrasion along the extreme edges and the surface of the work is slightly dirty. Under UV: There appears to be a repaired vertical tear in the lower left hand corner approximately 2 inches in length. There are fine lines of inpainting along the extreme edges as well as in the lower center register of the canvas.
Framed: 30 3/4 by 35 3/4 in. (78.1 by 90.8 cm.)
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.