Lot 291
- 291
John Marin
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- John Marin
- Schooner in the North River
- Signed Marin (lower right)
- Watercolor and pencil on paper
- 10 by 13 3/4 in.
- 25.4 by 34.9 cm
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Marlborough-Gerson Gallery, New York
Kennedy Galleries, New York
Marlborough-Gerson Gallery, New York
Kennedy Galleries, New York
Literature
Sheldon Reich, John Marin: Catalogue Raisonné, Tucson, Arizona, 1970, vol. II, no. 10.58, p. 350
Condition
This work is in good condition. The paper is mounted to a thicker sheet of paper, which is hinged to the mat at the top edge. There is mat burn visible along the edges and spots of old adhesive residue along the edges of the mount outside of the image. There is a ½ inch tear in the center top edge and a very small puncture in the mast of the ship at center left. There are small areas of craquelure in the thicker pigment of the bow of the ship.
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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.