Lot 108
  • 108

Cesar Klein

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Cesar Klein
  • The Mask
  • signed and dated Cesar Klein / 1928 lower left
  • oil on canvas
  • 65.5 by 50.5cm., 25¾ by 20in.

Provenance

Franz Servaes, Berlin (probably acquired from the artist before 1940. Servaes, 1862-1947, was a German journalist and art critic); thence by descent to the present owner, great-grandson of the above

Condition

The canvas has not been lined. Ultra-violet light reveals no visible signs of retouching. This work is in good original condition, and its appearance could be further enhanced with a light surface clean if desired. Presented in a simple modern frame.
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