Mané-Katz

Acquired by the parents of the present owner circa 1965
Thence by descent to the present owner

Canvas is unlined. Painting surface in very good condition. 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.
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Mané-Katz was born to a Jewish Orthdox family in the Ukraine in 1894. He studied art from an early age attending both the School of Fine Arts in Kiev and the École des Beaux Arts in Paris. While in Paris, he became close with Pablo Picasso and other prominent artists, and was associated with the École de Paris movement, a group of Jewish artists, primarily from Eastern Europe, who settled in Paris between the wars and whose style incorporated Expressionism and Fauvism. The subjects of his works throughout his life were derived from scenes of Jewish life, such as the Jewish wedding seen here. He imbued his subjects with the bold colors and expressive brushstrokes that defined the movement.