Lot 177
  • 177

Robert Rafaelovich Falk

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Robert Rafaelovich Falk
  • Nude
  • signed in Latin, inscribed Paris and dated 1934 l.l.
  • gouache over pencil on paper laid on cardboard
  • 29.5 by 52.5cm, 11 1/4 by 20 3/4 in.

Condition

The sheet is securely attached to the board and has uneven edges. There is a small tear in the upper left corner. There is a 1 cm long tear with paper loss and another small hole above the sitter's upper hand. There are a few isolated marks on the lower half of the sheet, most notably in the bottom left corner. Held in a brown painted wooden frame behind glass. Unexamined out of frame.
"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.
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