Lot 70
  • 70

Robert Koehler 1850-1917

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Robert Koehler
  • The Old Sewing Machine
  • oil on canvas
  • 39 1/2 by 29 3/4 in.
  • 100.3 by 75.6 cm.

Provenance

Chicago Art Galleries, Skokie, Illinois
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1996

Condition

The canvas is lined. SURFACE: The surface flattened, pressed craquelure visible, canvas weave visible in certain areas. UNDER UV: A few spots at top left center, multiple lines to address craquelure in the figure of the mother, in the cloak and in the child's dress, in the basket, additional inpainting in the lower right corner.
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