6th Dec, 2023 11:00

Modern Art & Design

 
Lot 45
 

45

Josef Herman (1911-2000)

Portrait of a Polish Miner

signed (upper right)

oil on paper

35 x 28cm.

Provenance:

Gifted by the artist to the vendor's father, who became friends with Herman after interviewing him for the Edinburgh Evening News in 1942.

Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £700 - £900


 

Josef Herman (1911-2000)

Portrait of a Polish Miner

signed (upper right)

oil on paper

35 x 28cm.

Provenance:

Gifted by the artist to the vendor's father, who became friends with Herman after interviewing him for the Edinburgh Evening News in 1942.

The painting is glazed and there are just a few thunder bugs. It looks a good condition however the narrow border appears discoloured and a little foxed. The mounting and painting with faint surface dust/dirt. Small tear to bottom edge centre.

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Auction: Modern Art & Design, 6th Dec, 2023

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