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Yosl Bergner
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Yosl Bergner
- Painting To Franz Kafka's "The Castel", "Where are we?" said K. in a low voice, more to himself than to Barnabas
- signed Y. Bergner, dated 88 and inscribed Where are we?" said K. in a low voice, more to himself that to Barnabas (lower left); signed Yosl Bergner, dated 1988 and titled (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas
- 51 1/8 by 39 3/8 in.
- 129.9 by 100 cm.
- Painted in 1988.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in 1999
Condition
Canvas is unlined. Frame abrasions along extreme edges, possible to hide with new framing. Scattered surface scratches and points of paint loss. One inch long by 1/8 inch wide area of paint loss and weakened canvas in the upper left corner. Under ultraviolet light some flourescence from active pigments.
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.