Estimate: $200 - $400
Price Realized: $88 Includes buyer's premium
lot includes:
one mid-19th century graphite on paper drawing, bearing inscription to reverse
one gouache depicting portrait of a cow
one etching bearing an illegible signature lower right
sight (largest): 15 3/4 x 16 1/2 inches
Property from the estate of Joan Kessler a well regarded textile designer form New York City
toning and small tide lines to graphite drawing, along with other minor wear commensurate with age; other pieces in very good condition
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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
