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Theodoros Ralli
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Theodoros Ralli
- Reading Rabbi
- signed Ralli upper left
- oil on panel
- 24 by 35cm., 9½ by 13¾
Provenance
Acquired by the great grandfather of the late owner; thence by descent
Exhibited
Probably, Cairo, Salon du Caire, 1897
Literature
Probably, ILLAR (Theodoros Ralli), ‘Le Salon du Caire’, in Réforme, 25 February 1897, cited
Probably, Maria Katsanaki, Le Peintre Théodore Ralli (1852-1909) et son œuvre, Doctoral Thesis, Paris (Sorbonne), 2007, vol. I, no. 190, catalogued (as Rabbin, whereabouts unknown, described as 'a Jewish man from Jerusalem reading, his elbows on the table')
Probably, Maria Katsanaki, Le Peintre Théodore Ralli (1852-1909) et son œuvre, Doctoral Thesis, Paris (Sorbonne), 2007, vol. I, no. 190, catalogued (as Rabbin, whereabouts unknown, described as 'a Jewish man from Jerusalem reading, his elbows on the table')
Condition
The panel is flat, even and ensuring a stable support. There is some minor rubbing and very tiny pin holes along the four edges, and some minor drying craquelure is visible notably in the darker hues in the background. Ultra-violet light reveals very fine lines of cosmetic retouching to the aforementioned craquelure and some scattered small spots in the background. The picture is otherwise in good condition and ready to hang.
Presented in a decorative frame with a nameplate.
"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.
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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. 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."
Catalogue Note
The present work is a prime example of the intimate scenes drawn from Judaism which Ralli first exhibited in 1897, following his trip to Jerusalem which is thought to have taken place the previous year.