Christie's, New York, June 14, 2017, lot 54; Private collection; Christie's, New York, August 22, 2019, lot 22; Private collection, Indiana, acquired from the above.
Unlined canvas. Pinholes in corners, possibly original to production. Stretcher marks visible at edges under raking light; most apparent is the vertical stretcher bar mark at center. Yellowing to the varnish layer. Finely patterned craquelure throughout. A few scattered small losses and surface abrasions. Mild surface dirt and dust. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV: heavily applied varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Some apparent strengthening applied to the figure's hairline and proper right hand.
Framed Dimensions 28.75 X 39.25 X 1.5 Inches
Lot Details
Signed and dated lower right: A. Hambourg 1933
Christie's, New York, June 14, 2017, lot 54; Private collection; Christie's, New York, August 22, 2019, lot 22; Private collection, Indiana, acquired from the above.
Unlined canvas. Pinholes in corners, possibly original to production. Stretcher marks visible at edges under raking light; most apparent is the vertical stretcher bar mark at center. Yellowing to the varnish layer. Finely patterned craquelure throughout. A few scattered small losses and surface abrasions. Mild surface dirt and dust. Not examined out of frame.
Under UV: heavily applied varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Some apparent strengthening applied to the figure's hairline and proper right hand.
Framed Dimensions 28.75 X 39.25 X 1.5 Inches
