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Otto van Rees
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Otto van Rees
- Conversation
- signed and dated VAN REES 30 upper left
- oil on canvas
- 60 by 50cm., 23½ by 19¾in.
Exhibited
Laren, Singer Museum, Otto van Rees (1884-1957).Verkenner van het modernisme, 2003
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. Ultra-violet light reveals some scattered possible minor strokes of retouching, notably in the brown background in the upper-right quadrant, and some other signs of fluorescence notably in the left half of the redarea which would certainly appear to correspond to the artist's pigments and not retouching. This work is overall in good original condition.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame with a black-painted inner slip, and the edges of the canvas 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Painted in Paris in 1930.
A student of Jan Toorop, Van Rees moved to Paris in 1904 settling at the Bateau Lavoir. Rees was a close friend of Joaquín Torres García whose influence can be seen in the present work.
A student of Jan Toorop, Van Rees moved to Paris in 1904 settling at the Bateau Lavoir. Rees was a close friend of Joaquín Torres García whose influence can be seen in the present work.