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Naftali Bezem
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Naftali Bezem
- Female Figure with Still Life
- Signed in Hebrew and dated 59 (lower left)
- Oil on canvas
- 25 5/8 by 25 5/8 in.
- 65 by 65 cm
- Painted in 1959.
Provenance
Rina Gallery, Jerusalem
Private collection (acquired from the above, 1962)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private collection (acquired from the above, 1962)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The medium is oil on canvas, the canvas is relined. There is frame rubbing visible with associate losses visible in the current framing, the largest loss along the upper edge, at left, about 1.5in. long. There is some craquelure at various places throughout. There are a few tiny losses in the upper left quadrant about 3in. from the left edge. There are a few other tiny (pinhead and smaller) losses scattered throughout. There is some fluorescence along the left, top and bottom edges.
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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.
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.