Lot 23
- 23
John Marin 1870 - 1953
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- John Marin
- Rowe, Massachusetts
- signed Marin and dated 18 (lower right)
- watercolor on paper
- 16 1/4 by 19 3/4 inches
- (41.3 by 50.2 cm)
Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Marin Jr., New York
Kennedy Galleries, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1987
Kennedy Galleries, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1987
Exhibited
London, Waddington Galleries, John Marin: Retrospective Exhibition of Watercolors, October 1963, no. 12, illustrated
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, The Berkshire Museum, John Marin's Berkshire Landscapes, June-August 1985, illustrated
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, The Berkshire Museum, John Marin's Berkshire Landscapes, June-August 1985, illustrated
Literature
Sheldon Reich, John Marin: A Stylistic Analysis and Catalogue Raisonné, Tucson, Arizona, 1970, vol. II, no. 18.54, p. 463, illustrated
Patrick McGaughey, "Where Paleface Meets Redskin," Artnews, May 1971, p. 31
Patrick McGaughey, "Where Paleface Meets Redskin," Artnews, May 1971, p. 31
Condition
Very good condition. Pinholes in all 4 corners. Slight mat burn along extreme top edge. Remnants of an old adhesive on the reverse. Slightly dirty overall.
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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.