Lot 119
  • 119

Jack Tworkov

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Jack Tworkov
  • Study for Still Life
  • signed
  • oil and graphite on paper
  • 13 5/8 by 13 5/8 in. 34.6 by 34.6 cm.
  • Executed circa 1945-1946, this work is No. 852 in the online Catalogue RaisonnĂ© of Works on Canvas edited by Jason Andrew for the Estate of Jack Tworkov.

Provenance

Dr. Maurice L. and Pearl Stern, New York (acquired directly from the artist circa 1950)
By descent to the present owner from the above

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There is time staining to the sheet that has resulted in discoloration and a minor loss at the bottom right corner of the sheet. There is a soft undulation throughout. There is are two small repaired tears at the upper left and upper right edges. The sheet is window matted and hinged on the reverse along the top edge to the backing board. Framed under glass.
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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