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Raphael Soyer 1889-1987
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Raphael Soyer
- Self Portrait in the Second Year of the War
- signed and inscribed Raphael Soyer/ painted by himself in the 2nd year of the 2nd World War, c.r.
- oil on canvas
- 15 by 10 in.
- 38 by 25.5 cm.
- Painted in 1941
Provenance
William Zierler, Freeport, New York (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
New York, Museum of Modern Art, 20th Century Portraits, n.d.
New York, Whitney Museum of American Art, Raphael Soyer, October 24, 1967-December 1, 1968
Roslyn Harbor, New York, Nassau County Museum of Art, Faces and Figures, September 21, 1997-January 4, 1998
New York, Whitney Museum of American Art, Raphael Soyer, October 24, 1967-December 1, 1968
Roslyn Harbor, New York, Nassau County Museum of Art, Faces and Figures, September 21, 1997-January 4, 1998
Condition
Lined canvas. The surface is slightly pressed and thinner on the face and jacket; fine pigment separation on the hands. Under UV light: old inpainting on the entire background in the upper hand.
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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.