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Lazar Krestin
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Lazar Krestin
- Rabbi Reading and Portrait of a Rabbi: Two Paintings
- (i) signed L. Krestin (upper left)
(ii) signed L. Krestin (lower right) - both oil on canvas
- (i) 21 5/8 by 17 3/4 in.; 54.9 by 45.1 cm.
- (ii) 10 3/8 by 8 3/8 in.; 26.4 by 21.3 cm.
Provenance
Bela Michover, Vienna and Zagreb, a friend of the artist
Erika Pavljovice (nee Michover), daughter of the above, who saved the paintings during the Second World War
Miriam Friedman, cousin of the above
Erika Pavljovice (nee Michover), daughter of the above, who saved the paintings during the Second World War
Miriam Friedman, cousin of the above
Condition
Both canvases are unlined. Larger canvas appears to have previously been rolled, resulting in evenly spaced parallel lines across the length of the canvas. Has led to some cracquelure. Stretcher bar marks are visible. There are several surface scratches in the upper right quadrant. Scattered pin points of paint loss. Under ultraviolet light there are two circular spots of fluorescence two inches from the top of the canvas either side of the rabbi's head. There is also a spot of fluorescence below the rabbi's beard, possibly inpainting. The darker pigment on the rabbi's forehead also fluoresces, possibly still active.
Smaller canvas is in overall good condition. There are slight canvas bulges around the head of the Rabbi, There is also an unevenly applied varnish over the Rabbi's head. Pinpoints of paint loss and minor frame abrasions along extreme edges and corners. Under ultraviolet light no apparent inpainting is visible.
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.
Catalogue Note
A copy of a letter from Rabbi Harold A. Friedman, Mobile, Alabama, dated October 8, 1964, describing the history of the paintings, accompanies the lot.