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Eduard Steinberg
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Eduard Steinberg
- Composition with Fish
- signed with initials in Cyrillic and dated 66 l.r.; further signed, titled and dated on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 50 by 70cm, 19 1/2 by 27 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by a US diplomat in the late 1960s
Acquired from the above by the present owners
Acquired from the above by the present owners
Condition
Original canvas. There are frame abrasions along all edges with minor associated paint loss. There is minor craquelure in places. There is a layer of light surface dirt. Inspection under UV light does not reveal any apparent sings of retouching. Unframed.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."