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Jean Souverbie
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Souverbie
- Lovers on the Beach
- Signed Souverbie (lower left)
- Oil on canvas
- 23 1/2 by 31 5/8 in.
- 59.7 by 80.3 cm
Provenance
Gift of the Estate of Charles Z. Offin (Class of 1920)
Condition
Oil on unlined canvas. The canvas is somewhat slack on the stretcher. There are scattered abrasions to the work, including a two inch vertical sscratxh at upper center and the most visible in the background at right; there are very small spots visible in the female figure's right shoulder, hip and lower left back and buttocks. There is a 3 inch vertical tear to the canvas at the ends of the female figure's hair with a very minor amount of accompanying pigment loss. Under UV light a few small areas of impainting are visible in the background and to the top left of the rock at right.
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.