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Ernest Fiene 1894-1966
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Ernest Fiene
- Nocturne, 34th Street
- signed E. Fiene and dated 48, l.r.
oil on canvas
- 60 by 40 in.
- 152.5 by 101.7 cm.
Provenance
(Sale: Christie's, New York, March 11, 1993, lot 260)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition, overall; scattered craquelure (work is painted with thick impasto) and a few places with cupping, where flaking appears imminent (at chest of large female figure at left; at lower right and around hat of male figure reading newspaper at right)--a few tiny losses from flaking already in these areas; one small, unrelated loss at upper right (near upper edge) UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: a few scattered spots of inpaint for losses (at upper right; on larger woman's torso and at lower right)
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.