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Provenance

Private collection, North Carolina (since 1970) Condition Lined canvas. in generally good condition; a vertical tear circa 2 1/2 inches long on the tree at center right; a few small retouches through the sky are visible with the naked eye; very fine, pressed craquelure near the lower edge. Under UV light: numerous small touch-ups in the sky and a larger, oval area of inpainting at upper right; a diagonal line of inpainting to a scratch at upper center; scattered touchups to the tree at left; another small repaired tear at lower center. The repair on the tree at center right is not inpainted. 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

Kenyon C. Cox A rolling country signed KENYON COX and dated 1888, l.l.; signed and titled on the reverse (transcribed on the lining) oil on canvas 23 1/2 by 30 1/2 in. 59.7 by 77.5 cm. Provenance Private collection, North Carolina (since 1970) Condition Lined canvas. in generally good condition; a vertical tear circa 2 1/2 inches long on the tree at center right; a few small retouches through the sky are visible with the naked eye; very fine, pressed craquelure near the lower edge. Under UV light: numerous small touch-ups in the sky and a larger, oval area of inpainting at upper right; a diagonal line of inpainting to a scratch at upper center; scattered touchups to the tree at left; another small repaired tear at lower center. The repair on the tree at center right is not inpainted. 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.