William Gropper
Defiance
Lot #22 |
2007-10-10 |
Sotheby's, New York
American Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
USD 6,000 - 8,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N08337
Auction name: American Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2007-10-10
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: American Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 28 by 40 in. 71.1 by 101.6 cm.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
71.1
Width In Centimeters:
101.6
Height In Inches:
28.0
Width In Inches:
40.0
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Provenance
N.W. Ayer and Son, Inc., Philadelphia
Exhibited
23rd Annual Exhibition of Advertising Art , n.d. Condition Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition--except for two roughly circular areas (approx. 4 by 3 in. each) of paint loss in whites of explosion (left of center) UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting 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
William Gropper Defiance signed Gropper , l.r. oil on canvas 28 by 40 in. 71.1 by 101.6 cm. Provenance N.W. Ayer and Son, Inc., Philadelphia Exhibited 23rd Annual Exhibition of Advertising Art , n.d. Condition Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition--except for two roughly circular areas (approx. 4 by 3 in. each) of paint loss in whites of explosion (left of center) UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting 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.