Estimate: $300 - $500
Price Realized: $813 Includes buyer's premium
lot includes: one portrait of a lady worked in oil on canvas and one portrait of a man in black worked in gouache
larger: 8 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches
portrait of a man with Stephanie Hoppen label verso
Property from the estate of Joan Kessler a well regarded textile designer form New York City
portrait of man is in very good condition, with very minor accretion lower right, has not been examined outside of frame; portrait of woman has craquelure and rabbet abrasions with minor flake losses
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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
