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Morris Hirshfield 1872 - 1946
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Morris Hirshfield
- Cappa da Opera (Opera Girl)
- signed M. HIRSHFIELD and dated 1941 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 40 1/8 by 28 1/8 inches
- (102 by 71.4 cm)
Provenance
Sidney Janis, New York
Don Grossman (his brother-in-law), New York (acquired from the above)
By descent to the present owners, 1979 (his daughter and son-in-law)
Don Grossman (his brother-in-law), New York (acquired from the above)
By descent to the present owners, 1979 (his daughter and son-in-law)
Literature
Franco Maria Ricci ed., Morris Hirshfield, Milan, Italy, 1976, p. 52, illustrated in color p. 53 (as Opera Girl)
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The canvas is unlined. There are some horizontal cracks with cupping primarily in the upper right and lower left background. There is slight frame abrasion at the lower right. Under UV: There is no apparent inpainting. This work may benefit from a light cleaning.
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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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.