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Reuven Rubin
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Reuven Rubin
- Strawberries and Fruit Bowl
- signed Rubin and signed in Hebrew (upper left); signed Rubin, signed in Hebrew, titled and inscribed Made In Israel (on the stretcher)
- oil on canvas
- 16 by 20 in.
- 40.6 by 50.8 cm.
- Painted in 1944/56.
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist)
Condition
Paint surface is in overall good condition. Scattered pinpoints of paint loss. Spot of paint loss 1/2 inch long and 1/8 inch wide, upper center. Some fine pigment separation in the dark green pigment around the extreme edges. Some fine craquelure in upper left and lower right quadrants. Under ultraviolet light no apparent inpainting visible.
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.