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Moïse Kisling
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description
- Moïse Kisling
- Nu allongé
- signed Kisling (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 80 x 120 cm ; 31 1/2 x 47 1/2 in.
Provenance
J. A., Lyon
Private collection, France
Private collection, France
Literature
Joseph Kessel, Kisling 1891-1953, Turin, 1971, no. 85, illustrated p. 343
Condition
The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals some spots of retouching towards the centre of the left edge, to the upper left corner and to the left part of the upper edge. There are some scattered dots of cosmetic retouching to the sky and towards the centre of the composition to the grass. There are two small dots of paint loss to the sitter's hair and to the sitter's stomack and a few additionnal paint loss to the extreme edges. There is a fly spot towards the centre of the left edge. There is a network of stable craquellure throughout the composition. This work is 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."