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Kisory Roy (1911 - 1965)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Kisory Roy
- Untitled (Portrait of Rabindranath Tagore)
- Signed 'Kisory Roy' upper left
- Oil on canvas laid on board
- 14 by 11 in. (35.6 by 27.9 cm.)
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist's family, West Bengal
Condition
There are some minute dents about the size of a pinhole around the figure's forehead, left eye and to the left and right of chin. This work has been relined and there appears to be a fixed repair to the canvas in the lower left corner, only visible under black light or under very close inspection.
UV: There is retouching and paint consolidation visible under black light, particularly on the figure's eyes, forehead and hair.
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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.