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Walt Kuhn
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Walt Kuhn
- Hedda in Green Bodice
- signed Walt Kuhn and dated 1943 (lower left); signed, titled "Hedda in Green Bodice" and dated on an old exhibition label (affixed to the stretcher)
- oil on canvas
- 24 by 20 in.
- 61 by 50.8 cm.
Provenance
Salander-O"Reilly Galleries, New York
Sale: Christie's, New York, December 4, 2003, lot 94
Sale: Christie's, New York, December 4, 2003, lot 94
Condition
Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: scattered dots/dashes in background, most of them at upper right and along right edge; figure is clean except for a spot (about 1 in. long) on her right cheek, a few dots on her right arm and a couple on the right side of her chest; perhaps some strengthening to her lips (probably just red pigment)
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.