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Frank Auerbach
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 GBP
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Description
- Frank Auerbach
- Head of Ruth Bromberg
- oil on board
- 61 by 55.9cm.; 24 by 22in.
- Executed in 2000.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to Ruth and Jospeh Bromberg in 2000
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Frank Auerbach Paintings and Drawings 1954-2001, 2001, p. 72, no. 35, illustrated in colour
Literature
William Feaver, Frank Auerbach, New York 2009, p. 192 and p. 334, no. 839, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are accurate, though the red tones are slightly darker 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
"A million thanks for your very generous gift of another wonderful portrait to add to our collection. The pleasure of coming to the studio every week makes, as I hope you know, all gifts quite unnecessary, but deeply appreciated. The portrait has been received with a great deal of joy and gratitude. It will keep good company with all our other Auerbachs. For me, and also for Jospeph, nothing is more satisfying than walls covered with your works." (Ruth Bromberg, 3rd November 2000)