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Constantine Kluge
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Constantine Kluge
- Le Pont Neuf
- Signed C. Kluge (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 35 by 51 1/4 in.
- 88.9 by 130.2 cm
Provenance
Wally Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach (acquired directly from the artist)
Private collection, New York (acquired from the above in November 1991)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, October 6, 1998, lot 210A
Acquired at the above sale
Private collection, New York (acquired from the above in November 1991)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, October 6, 1998, lot 210A
Acquired at the above sale
Condition
Oil on unlined, very coarse canvas. The picture surface is in generally good condition with bright colors and fresh impasto.There are some lines of craquelure visible, especially in the bridge near the steeple at right. Areas of smooth blue pigment are visible to the naked eye scattered throughout the sky. Some of these fluoresce under UV light, though they seem to be an underlayer for the rest fo the work. In overall good condition.
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.
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.