Details

Provenance

Medicine Man Galleries, Santa Fe, New Mexico Nedra Matteucci Galleries, Santa Fe, New Mexico Biltmore Galleries, Scottsdale, Arizona Private collection, New Mexico Sold: Christie's, Los Angeles, California, October 29, 2008, lot 46 Acquired by the present owner at the above sale

Literature

Forrest Fenn, Teepee Smoke: A New Look Into the Life and Work of Joseph Henry Sharp , Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2007, no. 5077, p. 356 (as Iris ) Condition The canvas is unlined and there are stretcher bar marks at top and bottom edges. Under UV: there are a few spots of inpainting in the tablecloth in left foreground and a dot near center right edge. 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

Joseph Henry Sharp White Irises signed JHSHARP. (lower right) oil on canvas 20 by 16 inches (50.8 by 40.6 cm) Provenance Medicine Man Galleries, Santa Fe, New Mexico Nedra Matteucci Galleries, Santa Fe, New Mexico Biltmore Galleries, Scottsdale, Arizona Private collection, New Mexico Sold: Christie's, Los Angeles, California, October 29, 2008, lot 46 Acquired by the present owner at the above sale Literature Forrest Fenn, Teepee Smoke: A New Look Into the Life and Work of Joseph Henry Sharp , Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2007, no. 5077, p. 356 (as Iris ) Condition The canvas is unlined and there are stretcher bar marks at top and bottom edges. Under UV: there are a few spots of inpainting in the tablecloth in left foreground and a dot near center right edge. 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.