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Eduard Steinberg
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Eduard Steinberg
- Composition with Water Glass, Seashell and Flower
- signed with artist's initials in Cyrillic and dated 1968 (lower right); signed, titled and dated May 1968 in Cyrillic (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas
- 20 by 23 1/2 in.
- 51 by 59.5 cm
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner, circa 1968
Condition
Oil on canvas. Surface is dirty and covered with a layer of slightly yellowed varnish. There is minor paint loss around the edges and some minor craquelure. There is a spot of white paint (could be original) in the mid-right center. There is paint loss in the lower right corner. Under UV no pigments fluoresce but varnish prevents a conclusive analysis. Sold unframed.
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.