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Thomas Hovenden
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Hovenden
- An Earnest Effort
- signed Hovenden (lower left) and dated 1886 (lower center)
- oil on canvas
- 14 by 20 in.
- 35.8 by 51 cm.
Provenance
John Levy Galleries, New York
Purchased from the above by the present owner, 1955
Purchased from the above by the present owner, 1955
Exhibited
New York, John Levy Galleries, 25 Americans in Retrospect, March 31 - April 19, 1947, no. 23
Condition
Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in good condition if a bit dirty, dusty; could use a cleaning UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: hard to see through dark pigments and old varnish--there are three dots of inpainting at right in background
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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.