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Isidor Kaufmann 1853-1921
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Isidor Kaufmann
- Seated woman with fan (The banker's wife)
- signed Isidor Kaufmann lower left
- oil on canvas
- 27 1/4 by 22 1/8 in.
- 69.2 by 56.2 cm.
Provenance
Private collection, Israel
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Lined canvas. The surface is in fairly good condition, except for a very soiled varnish and minor scratch at upper left corner; a few spots of visible retouching on the face and the background. Under UV light: two generations of inpainting can be seen: older inpainting on the forehead and temple of the figure and a large area on the wall at center right; newer inpainting on her hair and scattered touch-ups through the dress.
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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.