MARK GERTLER | PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST'S SISTER SOPHIE
MARK GERTLER
1891-1939
PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST'S SISTER SOPHIE
oil on canvas
61.5 by 50.5cm.; 24¼ by 19¾in.
Executed circa 1911.
Condition Report:
The canvas is lined. There are stretcher bar marks to the edges, with associated fine lines of cracking. There are further instances of fine lines of cracking to the left and right sides of the figure's face and to her chest, and further instances elsewhere. There are abrasions and very fine lines of craquelure to the extreme edges of the work, with some instances of associated loss, not visible in the current frame. There is some light dirt and studio detritus to the work.
Inspection under Ultraviolet light reveals fluorescence and probable retouching.
The work is presented in a painted wooden frame under glass.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."
Provenance:
The Artist's Family
L J Morris Esquire
Sale, Sotheby's London, 9th November 1988, lot 53, where acquired by the present owner
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MARK GERTLER
1891-1939
PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST'S SISTER SOPHIE
oil on canvas
61.5 by 50.5cm.; 24¼ by 19¾in.
Executed circa 1911.
Condition Report:
The canvas is lined. There are stretcher bar marks to the edges, with associated fine lines of cracking. There are further instances of fine lines of cracking to the left and right sides of the figure's face and to her chest, and further instances elsewhere. There are abrasions and very fine lines of craquelure to the extreme edges of the work, with some instances of associated loss, not visible in the current frame. There is some light dirt and studio detritus to the work.
Inspection under Ultraviolet light reveals fluorescence and probable retouching.
The work is presented in a painted wooden frame under glass.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."
Provenance:
The Artist's Family
L J Morris Esquire
Sale, Sotheby's London, 9th November 1988, lot 53, where acquired by the present owner
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