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Otto van Rees
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Otto van Rees
- Still Life with Pipe
- signed Van REES lower right
- oil on board
- 52.5 by 38.5cm., 20½ by 15¼in.
Provenance
Jacob Rienk Glasz, Amsterdam, by 2003 (1935 - 2005; Dutch politician)
Exhibited
Laren, Singer Museum, Otto van Rees (1884-1957). Verkenner van het modernisme, 2003
Condition
The back of the work is hidden by a metal grating which prevents examination of the reverse. There is a circa 5cm crease to the centre left edge, however not distracting. Ultra-violet light reveals no visible sign of retouching. The work is overall in good condition and ready to hang.
Presented in a floating white frame.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Painted circa 1930.