Lot 6
  • 6

Lesser Ury

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Lesser Ury
  • Rainy Berlin Street
  • signed L. Ury  (lower left)
  • oil on board
  • 3 5/8 by 6 1/8 in.
  • 9.2 by 15.5 cm.
Though similar to compositions of circa 1914, the present work was likely painted circa 1921.

Provenance

Sale: Property from the Collection of Michael and Doris Zagayski, Sold to Benefit the Weizmann Institute of Science, gifted by the Zagayskis, Sotheby's, New York, June 29, 1995, lot 274
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

This work is in generally very good condition. The edges of the paperboard are slightly uneven as per the artist's working method. The surface is clean and the paint texture and pigment are very well retained.
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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