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Reuven Rubin
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Reuven Rubin
- Oliviers en flame
- Signed Rubin and in Hebrew (lower left); signed RUBIN, dated 1959/1961, titled OLIVIERS EN FLAMME and inscribed MADE IN ISRAEL (on the stretcher)
- Oil on canvas
- 30 by 40 1/8 in.
- 76 by 102 cm
- Painted between 1959-1961.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, New York, February 14, 1991, lot 97
Sale: Gordon Gallery, Tel Aviv, Sale 33, January 2, 1994, lot 423
Acquired at the sale above by the present owner
Sale: Gordon Gallery, Tel Aviv, Sale 33, January 2, 1994, lot 423
Acquired at the sale above by the present owner
Condition
Oil on canvas, canvas is not lined. Surface: In generally good condition aside from a minor abrasion on the lower right corner UNDER UV: inpainting along repaired scratch fluoresces, extending from left edge into the left tree.
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.