John George Brown
Keep Still , 1889 (Executed)
Lot #91 |
2010-12-02 |
Sotheby's, New York
American Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
USD 30,000 - 50,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N08684
Auction name: American Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2010-12-02
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 19th Century American Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 20 by 25 in. (50.8 by 63.5 cm)
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
50.8
Width In Centimeters:
63.5
Height In Inches:
20.0
Width In Inches:
25.0
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Year notes: Painted circa 1889.
Provenance
Private Collection, Midwest
Exhibited
Gustav Kobbe, "John G. Brown," Truth, December 18, 1899, p. 313 Condition Very good condition, unlined; under UV: 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
John George Brown Keep Still signed J.G. Brown N.A. and with copyright., l.l. oil on canvas 20 by 25 in. (50.8 by 63.5 cm) Painted circa 1889. Provenance Private Collection, Midwest Exhibited Gustav Kobbe, "John G. Brown," Truth, December 18, 1899, p. 313 Condition Very good condition, unlined; under UV: 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.