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Emile Eisman Semenovsky
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Emile Eisman Semenovsky
- Portrait of a Girl
- signed in Latin, dated 1882 and inscribed Paris l.r.
- oil on board
- 33.5 by 23.8cm, 13 by 9 1/2 in.
Condition
The board is sound. There is some light abrasion to the edges of the work, resulting in minor areas of paintloss. There are fine lines of craquelure and paint shrinkage throughout. UV light reveals no apparent retouching. The paint surface has an uneven layer of vanish. There is a pigment which flouresces under UV light. Held in a gold painted moulded wood and plaster frame. There is a small damage to the frame on the left hand side. Unexamined out of frame.
"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."