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Marcel Janco
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Marcel Janco
- Still Life with Fruit
- signed Janco (lower left)
- oil on paperboard
- 19 1/8 by 26 3/4 in.
- 48.6 by 67.9 cm.
- Painted circa 1936-40.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist in Israel in 1951
Condition
The board is in generally good condition. It may have been exposed to damp at one time; however, the surface shows no sign of warping. The picture surface is slightly dirty but otherwise in good condition. Under UV, there are no apparent signs of inpainting.
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
This work was painted while the artist was in Romania. Janco and his family emigrated in 1941 to escape religious persecution, travelling first to Turkey before arriving to Tel Aviv in February 1942.