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Avigdor Stematsky
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Avigdor Stematsky
- Untitled
- signed in Hebrew (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 28 3/4 by 21 1/4 in.
- 73 by 54 cm.
- Painted in 1959.
Provenance
Sam Dubiner, Ramat Gan, Israel (acquired directly from the artist)
Sale: Sotheby's, Tel Aviv, April 4, 1994, lot 160
Eisenberger Collection, Tel Aviv (acquired at the above sale)
Sale: Gordon Gallery, Tel Aviv, January 5, 1999, lot 23
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Literature
Benjamin Tammuz and Max Wykes-Joyce (ed.), Art in Israel, Israel, 1965, no. 17, illustrated in color
Benjamin Tammuz, Dorith LeVité and Gideon Ofrat, The Story of Art in Israel, Israel, 1987, p. 168, illustrated in color
Benjamin Tammuz, Dorith LeVité and Gideon Ofrat, The Story of Art in Israel, Israel, 1987, p. 168, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is relined. There is very minute craquelure scattered. Overall the surface is in very good condition. When viewed under ultra violet light, one horizontal line of retouching is apparent along the top left quarter of the painting and a small area of retouching at the left of the top edge.
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.