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Reuven Rubin
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Reuven Rubin
- The Musicians of Safed
- signed Rubin and again in Hebrew (lower right); signed, titled and inscribed Made in Israel (on the stretcher)
- oil on canvas
- 20 by 16 in.
- 50.8 by 40.6 cm
- Painted in the late 1960s.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist
Henry Benson, Montreal
Thence by descent to the present owner
Henry Benson, Montreal
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Oil on canvas, not lined. Surface in generally good condition. One minor area of loss visible in the lower left corner. One 1/4 inch area of pigment separation visible in the flautist's forehead. Under UV light: No apparent inpainting visible.
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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.