Lot 37
  • 37

Reuven Rubin

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description

  • Reuven Rubin
  • Near Nazareth
  • signed Rubin and signed in Hebrew (lower left); signed Rubin, signed in Hebrew, titled in English and in Hebrew and dated 1958 (on the stretcher)
  • oil on canvas
  • 21 5/8 by 28 3/4 in.
  • 54.9 by 73 cm.
  • Painted in 1958

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the mother of the present owner in 1958
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

Canvas is unlined. Paint surface in overall good condition. Frame abrasions at extreme edges, resulting in some minor paint loss along the extreme lower edge. There are several dark gray paint marks at the uppermost edge, possibly artist's intent, possibly resulting from frame abrasions. Ultraviolet light not available at time of cataloguing.
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.
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