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Henry R. Rittenberg 1879-1969
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Henry R. Rittenberg
- The Red Lacquer Box
- signed Rittenberg, l.l.; signed Henry R. Rittenberg three times, on the stretcher, the backing and on an old exhibition label affixed to the frame
- oil on canvas
- 30 by 25 in.
- 76.2 by 63.5 cm.
Provenance
Mrs. A.B. (Carol) Stern, the artist's daughter
Terry Stern
Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1981
Terry Stern
Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1981
Exhibited
New York, National Academy of Design, 145th Annual Exhibition, 1970, no. 50 (as The Red Lacquer Box)
Condition
Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting; several pigments still fluoresce slightly
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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.