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Provenance

Private Collection, New York Condition SURFACE: in good condition UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: scattered, small repaints along the edges--There is a 1/2 in. margin along the entire edge of the panel--which painted with white primer--the work is signed with initials (as indicated above) and annotated as follows along the bottom margin: "Be careful of your solvents when cleaning" and "Varnished with mastic" 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.

Catalog summary

David Johnson Afternoon signed twice with artist's conjoined initials DJ , l.l. and on the lower margin (under frame), signed David Johnson , titled Afternoon and dated 1882 on the reverse oil on panel 10 by 14 in. 25.5 by 35.5 cm. Provenance Private Collection, New York Condition SURFACE: in good condition UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: scattered, small repaints along the edges--There is a 1/2 in. margin along the entire edge of the panel--which painted with white primer--the work is signed with initials (as indicated above) and annotated as follows along the bottom margin: "Be careful of your solvents when cleaning" and "Varnished with mastic" 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.