Lot 344: Emil Brack (German, 1860-1905), An Intriguing Proposal, Signed "Emil Brack" l.r., Condition: Scattered retouch., Oil on canvas, 35 x 25

Name: Emil Brack (German, 1860-1905), An Intriguing Proposal, Signed "Emil Brack" l.r., Condition: Scattered retouch., Oil on canvas, 35 x 25
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 259475ca69

Est: $5,000 USD - $7,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USJanuary 23, 2015

Item Overview

Description

Emil Brack (German, 1860-1905)

An Intriguing Proposal
Signed "Emil Brack" l.r.
Oil on canvas, 35 x 25 3/4 in. (88.8 x 65.3 cm), framed.
Condition: Scattered retouch.

Artist or Maker

Emil Brack

Condition Report

Retouch is very minimal and consists of scattered dots to the background in the u.l. quadrant and one small spot l.r., to the right of her skirt and drapery, located in the shadow on the rug, appearing as a small matte spot to the naked eye. There is slight rippling to the canvas at the upper corners, which suggests the painting would benefit from keying out the stretcher. The work is very subtly painted, with ripples that appear on the wall covering actually painted that way, and the "bloom" that seems to occur on the surface of the framed painting hanging behind the figures also appearing to have been painted in by the artist.

The frame is new.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American & European Works of Art

Skinner

January 23, 2015, 04:00 PM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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