Lot 38
  • 38

Sigmund Joseph Menkes

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Sigmund Joseph Menkes
  • Red Nude
  • Signed Menkes (upper right) and again (lower right)
  • Oil on canvas
  • 18 by 24 1/8 in.
  • 45.7 by 61.2 cm

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, October 9, 2009, lot 210
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Oil on canvas, not lined. Surface in generally good condition, colors are bright and fresh. There is some minor bumping to the canvas visible in the upper left hand corner. Areas of impasto are well maintained. Under UV light: No apparent inpainting 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.
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