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ADLER, JANKEL | King David
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Adler, Jankel
- King David
- signed Adler (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 49 3/4 by 32 in.
- 126.4 by 81.3 cm
- Painted circa 1948.
Provenance
Galerie Chalette, NY
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1959)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1959)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Nechama Guralnik, Ulrich Krempel, Yenina Landovska, eds., Jankel Adler, Tel Aviv, 1985, p. 141, illustrated
Condition
The canvas is lined, surface is in very good condition, with broad craquelure in blue, red and white sections, one or two cracks in purple. These appear stable. There is some surface dirt. When viewed under UV, scattered minor areas of fluorescence, top left corner along the edge, near the figures ear, and along some of the secured cracks.
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.