- 636
Rudolf Bonnet
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Rudolf Bonnet
- Portrait of I Wayan Jedog
- SIGNED AND DATED BALI 1949 UPPER LEFT
- PASTEL ON PAPER
- 50 BY 40 CM.; 19 1/2 BY 15 3/4 IN.
Condition
The painting is in good condition, as is the paper, which is clear on the whole apart from some minor spots of foxing in the background and a faint scratch on the lower right (the background to the right of the figure's chin). Framed, with Plexiglass.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
I Wayan Jedog was one of Rudolf Bonnet's first and most loyal attendants in Bali. He held a distinguished place in Bonnet's household and upon Bonnet's death, Jedog carried his ashes in the sea burial procession and delivered an elegy for the artist.