Lot 53
  • 53

Leo Putz

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Leo Putz
  • Im Serail (In the Seraglio)
  • signed Leo Putz lower left

  • oil on canvas

  • 74.4 by 59cm., 29½ by 23¼in.

Provenance

Acquired by the family of the previous owner circa 1930 (sale: Sotheby's London, 27 June 2007, lot 63)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Original canvas. There are three small spots of retouching to the lower part of the canvas in between the girl's left knee and left hand visible under ultraviolet light, otherwise the work is in good condition with strong impasto throughout. Held in a simple, silver painted wooden frame.
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