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Mordechai Levanon
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Mordechai Levanon
- Galiliee: A Pair of Paintings
- the first: signed Levanon (lower left) and again in Hebrew (lower right)
the second: inscribed Levanon and signed in Hebrew (lower right) - both: oil on paper mounted on canvas
- the first: 13 by 18 in.; 33 by 45.7 cm
- the second: 13 by 18 1/2 in.; 33 by 47 cm
Condition
THE FIRST: Oil on paper mounted on canvas. Surface in generally good condition. There are a few scattered losses visible primarily around the extreme edges of the work. Scattered craquelure and some pigment separation visible in the upper center. Under UV light: A few scattered areas of inpainting visible. THE SECOND: Oil on paper mounted in canvas. Surface in generally good condition. A few scattered areas of loss around the extreme edges. There is a web of very fine craquelure visible in areas of more thickly applied paint. Surface dirt and dirty varnish. Under UV light: A few scattered areas of 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.
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.