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George Benjamin Luks
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- George Benjamin Luks
- Sketch of Lady in a White Hat
- signed George Luks (lower right); also inscribed Sketch by Geo Luks/WA Luks/Exor on the reverse
- oil on masonite
- 24 by 20 inches
- (61 by 50.8 cm)
- Painted circa 1930.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Will Luks (the artist's brother)
Private collection (by descent)
Owen Gallery, New York (acquired from the above)
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1997
Will Luks (the artist's brother)
Private collection (by descent)
Owen Gallery, New York (acquired from the above)
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1997
Exhibited
New York, Owen Gallery, George Luks: An Artistic Legacy, 1997, p. 34, illustrated fig. 10, p. 14 (as dated circa 1922)
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There is a small white scratch at lower right in the woman's jacket. Under UV: there are a few minor dots of inpainting at the edges, otherwise fine.
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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.