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Nino Caffè
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Nino Caffè
- Fifth Avenue (La Monaca Negra) and Self-Portrait: Two paintings
(i) Signed n. Caffè (lower center)
(ii) Signed n. Caffè (lower right); dated Pesaro 15 giugno 1953 and dedicated Á Madame Helena Rubinstein: voici le peintre Caffè présente à l'inauguration de la montre Collection Rubinstein! (upper center)- Each oil on board
- (i) 13 3/4 by 9 7/8 in. 34.9 by 25.1 cm.
- (ii) 11 7/8 by 5 7/8 in. 30.2 by 14.9 cm.
Provenance
(i) B. Tartaglia & C., Rome
Helena Rubinstein, New York & Paris (acquired directly from the artist)
(ii) Helena Rubinstein, New York & Paris (acquired directly from the artist)
Helena Rubinstein, New York & Paris (acquired directly from the artist)
(ii) Helena Rubinstein, New York & Paris (acquired directly from the artist)
Condition
The first panel is in generally good condition. There are some minor abrasions along the edges and a small loss along the upper left edge. Under UV, there is an unevern green-flourescing varnish.
The second panel is in generally good condition. There are three small losses 1/2 inch from the right edge. Under UV, there is an unevern green-flourescing 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.
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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.