Michael Gross
Portrait , 1954 (Executed)
Lot #32 |
2014-12-04 |
Sotheby's, New York
Israeli & International Art
Category:
Painting
Estimate:
USD 7,000 - 9,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N09240
Auction name: Israeli & International Art
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2014-12-04
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 14 3/8 by 7 7/8 in. 36.5 by 20 cm
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
36.5
Width In Centimeters:
20
Height In Inches:
14.375
Width In Inches:
7.875
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Year notes: Painted from 1954-81.
Provenance
Sale: Bonham's, London, February 29, 2012, lot 108 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Condition Oil on panel. Surface in generally good condition, aside from one visible spot of loss to the left of the sitter's head, along the hairline in the background. Under UV light; no apparent inpainting visible. 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
Michael Gross Portrait signed in Hebrew (lower left); signed Michael Gross , signed in Hebrew, and dated 1954-81 (on the reverse) oil on panel 14 3/8 by 7 7/8 in. 36.5 by 20 cm Painted from 1954-81. Provenance Sale: Bonham's, London, February 29, 2012, lot 108 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Condition Oil on panel. Surface in generally good condition, aside from one visible spot of loss to the left of the sitter's head, along the hairline in the background. Under UV light; no apparent inpainting visible. 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.