Details

Literature

R.Aries, Mane-Katz: The Complete Works , vol. II, London: Editions D'Art Jacques O'Hana, 1972 , p. 33, illustrated,  no. 107 Condition Original canvas. The paint surface is dirty with minor abrasions along the edges. Ther are fine lines of craquelure in places and a few very minor flakes of paintloss. Some pigments fluouresce under UV and there are some spots of retouching in places. Held in a black painted wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.<br><br>The colours are more muted and darker than in the catalogue photograph. "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."

Catalog summary

Mané-Katz tempest signed in Latin and dated 33 l.l. Oil on canvas 150 by 201 cm., 59 1/4 by 79 1/4 in. Literature R.Aries, Mane-Katz: The Complete Works , vol. II, London: Editions D'Art Jacques O'Hana, 1972 , p. 33, illustrated,  no. 107 Condition Original canvas. The paint surface is dirty with minor abrasions along the edges. Ther are fine lines of craquelure in places and a few very minor flakes of paintloss. Some pigments fluouresce under UV and there are some spots of retouching in places. Held in a black painted wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.<br><br>The colours are more muted and darker than in the catalogue photograph. "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."