JOHANN BERTHELSEN (AMERICAN 1883-1972) United Nations Building in Winter, 1950s oil on canvas board 30.5 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 in.) signed lower right PROVENANCE Pocock Fine Art and Antiques, Fort Lauderdale (label on verso) Acquired at the above in 2010 by the present owner We are grateful to Lee Berthelsen, son of Johann Berthelsen, for confirming the authenticity of this painting and his assistance in cataloguing. CONDITION Observed in frame, the work is in overall excellent original condition with no issues to report, beyond some light surface dirt and dust. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.