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Frank Auerbach
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 GBP
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Description
- Frank Auerbach
- Head of Ruth Bromberg
- oil on canvas
- 40.6 by 35.6cm.; 16 by 14in.
- Executed in 1992.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to Ruth and Jospeh Bromberg in 1992
Literature
William Feaver, Frank Auerbach, New York 2009, p. 321, no. 729, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are accurate, though there are less pink hues in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet light.
"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
"Dear Ruth, Thank you very much for your letter. I am afraid the painting is not finished yet. It may be that I shall just have to do a bit to it – but it is far more likely that we will just slog on. I have put it away for the moment so that I will be able to look at it with a fresh eye on Thursday." (Frank Auerbach, 27th July 1992)