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Lesser Ury 1861-1931
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Lesser Ury
- Self-Portrait
- signed L. Ury (lower left)
- oil on canvas laid on masonite
- 21 7/8 by 14 1/8 in.
- 55.5 by 36 cm.
Provenance
Mr. Alfred Karger, Berlin and Ecuador, before 1941
By descent to the present owner
By descent to the present owner
Condition
canvas laid on masonite, In good condition aside from an area of cracqelure with three small related areas of loss at figure's collar, center left. Under UV: no apparent in-painting.
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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.
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the works of Lesser Ury being prepared by Dr. Sibylle Gross.