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Willem Gerard Hofker 1902-1981
bidding is closed
Description
- Willem Gerard Hofker
- Ni Rindit
- signed and dated Dec 1939 lower right; titled 'Ni Rindit, Oeboed-Bali' lower right; signed and indistinctively dated Dec 1939 lower left
- contè crayon on paper
- 46 by 30cm.; 18 by 11¾in.
Literature
Ruud Spruit, Artists on Bali, The Pepin Press, Amsterdam, 1995, page 74, colourplate
Bruce Carpenter, Willem Hofker 1902-1981, Schilder van / Painter of Bali, Pictures Publishers, Wijk en Aalburg, 1993, page 59, colourplate
This drawing, is one of the first Willem Hofker made in Ubud, probably during a visit to Rudolf Bonnet
Bruce Carpenter, Willem Hofker 1902-1981, Schilder van / Painter of Bali, Pictures Publishers, Wijk en Aalburg, 1993, page 59, colourplate
This drawing, is one of the first Willem Hofker made in Ubud, probably during a visit to Rudolf Bonnet
Condition
Both the painting and the paper are in good condition.
There is no sign of foxing, tearing, punctures, creases or watermarks.
The colours that are represented in the catalogue are overall too reddish and the skin tone of the figure is more earthen brown in the actual painting.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."