ANDREW WYETH | LETTER WITH NOME IN VENETIAN MASK
Property from the Collection of John Whitney Kelly
ANDREW WYETH
1917 - 2009
LETTER WITH NOME IN VENETIAN MASK
signed Andy (on the second sheet) and dated Dec 1, 1984 (upper right)
watercolor, pencil and ink on paper
10 ½ by 7 ¼ inches
(26.7 by 18.4 cm)
This work will be included in Betsy James Wyeth’s forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist’s work.
Condition Report:
There are some scattered spots of staining. The second page of the letter is included with this lot.
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.
Provenance:
Mrs. Catherine Auchincloss, 1984 (acquired from the artist)
By descent to the present owner
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Property from the Collection of John Whitney Kelly
ANDREW WYETH
1917 - 2009
LETTER WITH NOME IN VENETIAN MASK
signed Andy (on the second sheet) and dated Dec 1, 1984 (upper right)
watercolor, pencil and ink on paper
10 ½ by 7 ¼ inches
(26.7 by 18.4 cm)
This work will be included in Betsy James Wyeth’s forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist’s work.
Condition Report:
There are some scattered spots of staining. The second page of the letter is included with this lot.
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.
Provenance:
Mrs. Catherine Auchincloss, 1984 (acquired from the artist)
By descent to the present owner