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Alfred Reth
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alfred Reth
- Abstract forms
- signed A. Reth and dated 1927 (lower right)
- oil on paper laid down on canvas
- 48 by 63cm., 18 7/8 by 24 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Bourdon, Paris
Sale: Loudmer Scp, Paris, 15th October 1995, lot 88
Műgyűjtők Galéria, Budapest (purchased at the above sale; sale: Műgyűjtők Galéria Auction House, Budapest, 3rd May 1996, lot 216)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Loudmer Scp, Paris, 15th October 1995, lot 88
Műgyűjtők Galéria, Budapest (purchased at the above sale; sale: Műgyűjtők Galéria Auction House, Budapest, 3rd May 1996, lot 216)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Oil on paper laid down on canvas. UV examination reveals a fine line of retouching to the white pigment above the lower black form, which may relate to a thin vertical crease. A close inspection reveals a few pinholes to the upper and lower corners, and one to the centre of the lower edge. There is a tiny paper loss with associated pigment loss towards the upper right edge, and a few further tiny medium losses towards the lower right edge, away from the signature. There are some small remnants of silver attached to the work on the lower left edge possibly due to previous framing. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condtion.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed 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."
"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."