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Provenance

Mrs. Dean Sage, 1905 (acquired directly from the artist) Mrs. Henry M. Sage, Menands, New York Private Collection, California (sold: Sotheby's, New York, December 2, 1982, lot 88, illustrated in color as The Third Wise Man ) Private Collection, California Acquired by the present owner from the above

Literature

Arthur Casslett Smith, "The Desert", Scribner's Magazine , December 1902, illustrated as frontispiece Coy Ludwig, Maxfield Parrish , Arlington, Pennsylvania, 1973, p. 212 Laurence S. Cutler and Judy Goffman Cutler, Maxfield Parrish and the American Imagists , Edison, New Jersey, 2004, illustrated in color p. 117 Condition Good condition; under UV: two one inch lines of retouching at center right edge, a few other small spots and scattered pindots of retouching, primarily in figure. 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

Maxfield Parrish Wise Man signed with the artist's initials, M.P. , l.r. oil on paper on panel 17 by 10 3/4 in. (43.2 by 27.3 cm) Painted circa 1902. Provenance Mrs. Dean Sage, 1905 (acquired directly from the artist) Mrs. Henry M. Sage, Menands, New York Private Collection, California (sold: Sotheby's, New York, December 2, 1982, lot 88, illustrated in color as The Third Wise Man ) Private Collection, California Acquired by the present owner from the above Literature Arthur Casslett Smith, "The Desert", Scribner's Magazine , December 1902, illustrated as frontispiece Coy Ludwig, Maxfield Parrish , Arlington, Pennsylvania, 1973, p. 212 Laurence S. Cutler and Judy Goffman Cutler, Maxfield Parrish and the American Imagists , Edison, New Jersey, 2004, illustrated in color p. 117 Condition Good condition; under UV: two one inch lines of retouching at center right edge, a few other small spots and scattered pindots of retouching, primarily in figure. 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.