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Isidor Kaufmann
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Isidor Kaufmann
- Portrait of a Seated Viennese Gentleman
- signed Isidor Kaufmann (lower left)
- oil on panel
- 16 7/8 by 13 5/8 in.
- 42.9 by 34.6 cm.
Provenance
Private collection, Israel (acquired in Tel Aviv in 1962)
Acquired by the present owner circa 2000
Acquired by the present owner circa 2000
Condition
Oil on panel. The panel has two horizontal supports extending across the verso. The picture surface is in overall good condition aside from minor surface dirt and a dirty varnish. There is some very minor hairline craquelure visible, especially at the upper left corner. There are a few minor spots of discoloration, potentially old loss, visible at the lower right corner. Some minor losses at the extreme lower left edge. Under UV light, the varnish has been applied unevenly and fluoresces. There is an area of older retouching to the figures proper right temple and head, which is visible to the naked eye. There is a newer area of retouching in the sitters jacket near his proper right elbow.
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.
Catalogue Note
The mark on the reverse of the panel is that of Alois Ebeseder, Vienna. His shop was established in 1879 at Opernring 9 and continues to operate today at Babenbergerstraße 3.