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Moïse Kisling
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Moïse Kisling
- Bouquet de fleurs
- Signed Kisling (lower left); inscribed Paris and dated 1947 (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 21 1/2 by 18 in.
- 54.6 by 45.7 cm
Provenance
The Estate of Bessie R. Kravis (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, May 14, 1998, lot 247)
Acquired at the above sale
Acquired at the above sale
Condition
Work is in good condition. Canvas is not lined. Surface is clean with a well preserved impasto. Some minor cracking in the vase and top of bouquet. Under UV: a few scattered dots of pooling varnish fluoresce. There is a an oval shaped repaired tear visible in the two orange blossoms near the top of the bouquet. This repair is also visible on the reverse of the canvas. Otherwise fine.
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.