ALOIS HEINRICH PRIECHENFRIED | Seated Rabbi

Acquired by the grandparents of the present owner
Thence by descent

Oil on canvas. The lower third of the work has horizontal craquelure that may be the result of a previous rolling. Some additional horizontal craquelure visible at the center of the work. The picture surface is covered in a thick varnish. Under UV light, there are some retouches visible at the extreme edges, though the majority of the work is covered by a green fluorescing varnish that obscures the picture surface.
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.

The quotation behind the rabbi is from Psalms 118:17, "I shall not die but live and proclaim the works of the Lord.”