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Provenance

The Downtown Gallery, New York Boris Mirski Art Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts A Connecticut auction house Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 1975 Condition Good condition, natural separation of black ink (tiny areas of paper show through) and although they appear to be losses, according to Peter Nesbett, author of Lawrence's catalogue raisonne, they are actually endemic to the artist's technique. <br>Unframed: hinged to the mat in three places along top edge, repaired H shaped 2 by 2 inch tear at upper left, primarily in the margins underneath mat, small ¼ inch tear at lower center in margins underneath mat, craquelure in thickest areas of pigment at lower right. 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

Jacob Lawrence Cutting Logs signed J. Lawrence and dated '42 , l.r.; also inscribed #51 and titled Cutting Logs beneath the mat gouache, ink, and watercolor on paper sight: 21 by 29 in. (sheet: 23 by 31 in.) (53.3 by 73.7 cm) Provenance The Downtown Gallery, New York Boris Mirski Art Gallery, Boston, Massachusetts A Connecticut auction house Acquired by the present owner from the above, circa 1975 Condition Good condition, natural separation of black ink (tiny areas of paper show through) and although they appear to be losses, according to Peter Nesbett, author of Lawrence's catalogue raisonne, they are actually endemic to the artist's technique. <br>Unframed: hinged to the mat in three places along top edge, repaired H shaped 2 by 2 inch tear at upper left, primarily in the margins underneath mat, small ¼ inch tear at lower center in margins underneath mat, craquelure in thickest areas of pigment at lower right. 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.