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Luis Sevilla 19th Century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Luis Sevilla
- The Talmudists
- signed lower right
oil on panel
- 10 1/8 by 8 1/8 in.
- 26 by 21 cm.
- Painted circa 1900.
Condition
Very fine pigment separation through panel. Otherwise, the surface is in good, stable condition. Under UV light: very fine retouches to the left figure and a few retouches to the wall above him. Retouches to the tablecloth cannot be seen under UV light but may be covered by masking varnish.
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.
Catalogue Note
Sevilla was a distinguished academic painter who produced a handful of Jewish subjects, mostly individual portraits rather than genre scenes. The present work was clearly influenced by his contemporary Isidor Kaufmann in style, motif and in the animation of the figures.