Andrew Wyeth
Fall Grasses , 1955 (Executed)
Lot #80 |
2014-10-02 |
Sotheby's, New York
American Paintings Drawings & Sculpture
Category:
Works on Paper
Estimate:
USD 40,000 - 60,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N09203
Auction name: American Paintings Drawings & Sculpture
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2014-10-02
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 20th Century American Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 20 by 28 inches (50.8 by 71.1 cm)
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
50.8
Width In Centimeters:
71.1
Height In Inches:
20
Width In Inches:
28
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Year notes: Executed in 1955.
Provenance
Peggy and David Steine (acquired from the artist) By descent from the above to the present owner
Exhibited
Atlanta, Georgia, High Museum of Art, The Collection of Peggy and David Steine , May 18 - June 15, 1969
Literature
David Steine and Gudmund Vigtel, The Collection of Peggy and David Steine , Atlanta, Georgia, 1969 Condition Watercolor on paper, laid down on board. Generally in good condition. 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. Catalogue Note The present work depicts a field beyond Henry Teel's house on Teel's Island, Maine.
Catalog summary
Andrew Wyeth Fall Grasses signed Andrew Wyeth and titled Teel's Island (lower left) watercolor on paper with scratching out, laid down on board 20 by 28 inches (50.8 by 71.1 cm) Executed in 1955. Provenance Peggy and David Steine (acquired from the artist) By descent from the above to the present owner Exhibited Atlanta, Georgia, High Museum of Art, The Collection of Peggy and David Steine , May 18 - June 15, 1969 Literature David Steine and Gudmund Vigtel, The Collection of Peggy and David Steine , Atlanta, Georgia, 1969 Condition Watercolor on paper, laid down on board. Generally in good condition. 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. Catalogue Note The present work depicts a field beyond Henry Teel's house on Teel's Island, Maine.