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Reuven Rubin
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Reuven Rubin
- The Flute Player
- signed Rubin and signed in Hebrew (lower left); signed Rubin, signed in Hebrew, titled The Flute Player, dated 1947/64 and inscribed Made in Israel (on the stretcher)
- oil on canvas
- 28 3/4 by 23 3/4 in.
- 73 by 60.3 cm.
- Painted in 1947 and again in 1964.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the family of the previous owner
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, November 8, 2001, lot 342
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, November 8, 2001, lot 342
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
Canvas is stiffed but unlined. Scattered spots of paint loss. Slight surface pigment separation. Scratches along edges. 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.