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ALBERT BIRKLE | Portrait eines Schauspielers I (Portrait of an Actor I) - rectoStudie (Study) - verso
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Albert Birkle
- Portrait eines Schauspielers I (Portrait of an Actor I) - rectoStudie (Study) - verso
- signed Albert Birkle (towards lower right) - rectosigned Albert Birkle and dated Juli 23 (lower right) - verso
- charcoal on paper
- 48 by 35cm., 18 7/8 by 13 3/4 in.
- Executed in July 1923.
Provenance
Galerie Heinze, Salzburg (acquired directly from the artist in 1985)
Private Collection, Europe
Private Collection, Europe
Literature
Sylvia Kraker, Albert Birkle 1900-1986 (PhD dissertation), 1992, no. 410
Condition
It has not been possible to unframe this work, keeping the frame intact, the sheet has therefore not been examined out of the frame. Executed on cream wove paper and mounted recto/verso between two sheets of glass. The edges are covered by the mount. The sheet is gently undulating. This work appears to be in overall good condition.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
We would like to thank Roswita and Victor Pontzen, Archive Albert Birkle, Salzburg, for their assistance in the cataloguing of this lot. This work will be included in their forthcoming catalogue raisonné under the number 820.