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Moïse Kisling
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Moïse Kisling
- Orchidées
- Signed Kisling (lower left); inscribed Washington and dated 1943 (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 21 3/4 by 15 1/8 in.
- 55.2 by 38.4 cm
Provenance
Chanin Collection, New York (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, December 8, 1965, lot 56)
Private Collection, New York (acquired at the above sale)
Thence by descent
Private Collection, New York (acquired at the above sale)
Thence by descent
Condition
The canvas has not been relined. The varnish is yellowing and the work would benefit from a light clean. There is minor craquelure along the entire right background and further craquelure to the yellow pigments of the yellow orchids with what appears to be minor in-painting. These areas do not fluoresce under UV light. There is a repaired tear to the canvas located at the lower center yellow orchid (approximately 1 in. long) with associated in-painting. There is some paint loss and some frame rubbing to the periphery of the canvas. The work is in very 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.