- 163
ALFRED WOLMARK | Lilies
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Attributed to Alfred Aaron Wolmark
- Lilies
- signed with Artist's monogram
- oil on canvas
- 54 by 44cm.; 21¼ by 17¼in.
- Executed circa 1940-50.
Provenance
Presented by Sam Pivnik, 1990
Exhibited
London, Ben Uri Art Society, Jewish Artists: The Ben Uri Collection, 25th May 1994, cat no.638.
Literature
Walter Schwab and Julia Weiner (eds), Jewish Artists: The Ben Uri Collection: Paintings, Drawings, Prints and Sculpture, Ben Uri Art Society in association with Lund Humphries, London, 1994, p.157, cat. no.638.
Condition
The canvas appears original. There are faint stretcher bar marks towards the upper and lower edges, only visible upon close inspection. There is an area of reticulation towards the lower edge at centre and there are one or two scattered instances of thin lines of cracking elsewhere. There appear to be three small areas of retouching in the lower right quadrant with one further instance in the lilies above centre. There is surface dirt and spots of studio matter and surface detritus, particularly visible in the lower left quadrant and the thicker areas of impasto to the whites. There is a layer of varnish. This excepting, the work appears in good overall condition. Inspection under ultra violet light is made difficult by the layer of varnish, but the aforementioned four areas of retouching are confirmed. The work is held in a canvas slip and gilt painted wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."