- 48
John George Brown
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John George Brown
- The Alarm (or Thrilling Moment)
- signed J.G. Brown, N.A. and dated 1880 (lower right); with the inscription J.F. Brown and Thrilling Moment in an unknown hand (on a handwritten label affixed to the reverse)
- oil on panel
- 21 by 15 1/2 in.
- 53.3 by 39.5 cm.
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's New York, March 14, 2001, lot 37
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
SURFACE: in generally good condition; figures look fine--background could use a cleaning--looks dirty, a few "milky" spots (particularly under male's left arm), a few old, discolored repaints (lower left , under female's feet, i.e.) ; scattered crackle in background; frame abrasion along right edge and at lower left corner UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: with the exception of a couple of large spots of repaint in her skirt, figures are clean; scattered large spots of inpainting in background
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.
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.