Details

Provenance

Lambertville High School, Lambertville, New Jersey (acquired as a gift from the artist and his family) South Hunterdon High School, New Jersey (acquired from the above when it was closed in 1955)

Literature

J. M. W. Fletcher, Edward Willis Redfield: An American Impressionist, His Paintings and the Man Behind the Palette , Lahaska, Pennsylvania, 1996, no. 1031, p. 195, p. 112 illustrated (as Winter Day) Condition Oil on canvas, canvas is lined. Surface: In good condition. UNDER UV: Scattered small dots of inpainting in foreground and sky. 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 was donated to Lambertville High School by the Redfield family in honor of Robert Stephens, a longtime educator and coach. Mr. Stephens was the son-in-law of Edward Redfield.  It is ensconced in a Bernard (Ben) Badura frame, which is engraved with the framer's monogram BB and inscribed Frame by "Badura" New Hope Pa. Nov 61 .

Catalog summary

Edward Willis Redfield Winter Stream signed EW Redfield, inscribed To Lambertville High, and dated June 1927 (lower right) oil on canvas 40 by 32 1/4 inches (101.6 by 81.9 cm) Provenance Lambertville High School, Lambertville, New Jersey (acquired as a gift from the artist and his family) South Hunterdon High School, New Jersey (acquired from the above when it was closed in 1955) Literature J. M. W. Fletcher, Edward Willis Redfield: An American Impressionist, His Paintings and the Man Behind the Palette , Lahaska, Pennsylvania, 1996, no. 1031, p. 195, p. 112 illustrated (as Winter Day) Condition Oil on canvas, canvas is lined. Surface: In good condition. UNDER UV: Scattered small dots of inpainting in foreground and sky. 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 was donated to Lambertville High School by the Redfield family in honor of Robert Stephens, a longtime educator and coach. Mr. Stephens was the son-in-law of Edward Redfield.  It is ensconced in a Bernard (Ben) Badura frame, which is engraved with the framer's monogram BB and inscribed Frame by "Badura" New Hope Pa. Nov 61 .