Details

Provenance

Joseph H. Hirshhorn, New York, 1943-1966 Gift of Joseph H. Hirshhorn to present owners, 1966

Exhibited

New York, ACA Gallery, Exhibition of Paintings and Sculptures by Friends of Mr. and Mrs. David Burliuk , April 1943, no. 3 (as Burliuk in His Studio )

Literature

Walter K. Gutman, Raphael Soyer:  Paintings and Drawings , New York, 1960, p. 86, illustrated Condition Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting; signature was probably added later 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.

Catalog summary

Raphael Soyer Burliuk Working signed RAPHAEL SOYER and dated 1943 , l.l. oil on canvas 14 by 10 in. 35.5 by 25.5 cm. Provenance Joseph H. Hirshhorn, New York, 1943-1966 Gift of Joseph H. Hirshhorn to present owners, 1966 Exhibited New York, ACA Gallery, Exhibition of Paintings and Sculptures by Friends of Mr. and Mrs. David Burliuk , April 1943, no. 3 (as Burliuk in His Studio ) Literature Walter K. Gutman, Raphael Soyer:  Paintings and Drawings , New York, 1960, p. 86, illustrated Condition Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: no apparent inpainting; signature was probably added later 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.