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George Maillard Kesslere
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- George Maillard Kesslere
- Portrait of Helena Rubinstein, three-quarter length, seated and Head of Helena Rubinstein: two paintings
- (ii) Signed G. Maillard Kesslere and dated 1926 (lower right)
- (i) Oil on canvas
(ii) Oil on paperboard - (i) 54 1/4 by 35 1/4 in. 137.8 by 89.5 cm.
- (ii) 23 by 17 1/2 in. 58.4 by 44.5 cm.
- (i) Painted in 1926.
Exhibited
(i) New York, 1976, n.n.
Paris, 1977
London, 1977, no. 8, illustrated in the catalogue
Milan, 1978, no. 6, illustrated in the catalogue
(ii) New York, 1976, n.n.
Paris, 1977
London, 1977, no. 9, illustrated in the catalogue
Milan, 1978, no. 5, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
The first work, canvas is not lined. The surface is in generally good condition. Under UV, some pigments are still active. There are a few small scattered areas of inpainting throughout the sitter's robe.
The second work is framed behind Plexiglas. The picture surface is in generally good condition aside from some very minor pigment shrinkage in the lower corners. Under UV, there are no apparent signs of inpainting.
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.