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Irving Block 1910-1986
Estimate
700 - 1,000 USD
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Description
- Irving Block
- Blue Still Life with Shells and Flowers
- signed Block (lower right); signed and dated LXIX (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas. Together with Herman Rose, Blue Creamer with Apples, oil on canvasboard, signed Herman Rose (lower right). (Two items)
- the first: 22 by 28 in. (56 by 71 cm.); the second: 10 by 7 3/4 in. (25.5 by 19.5 cm.)
- the second painted in 1967, according to a label on the reverse
Provenance
The first: Ankrum Gallery, Los Angeles
Mr. and Mrs. Glazer
Gift from the above to the present owner
The second: Gift in the honor of Joseph Hirshhorn to the present owner
Mr. and Mrs. Glazer
Gift from the above to the present owner
The second: Gift in the honor of Joseph Hirshhorn to the present owner
Condition
Both overall good condition, minor surface soiling, second with minor fraying to corners, under UV light both with no apparent inpainting
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.