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Max Beckmann
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- Max Beckmann
- Fourth Class II, The Curtain Rises, and The Wooden Bridge (H. 58, 285, and 242)
- first sheet 682 by 524 mm 26 7/8 by 20 5/8 in
Three etchings, the second and third with drypoint, 1913-1923, the first and second signed in pencil, the second numbered 22/60, from the total editions of 140, 60, and 100 respectively; together with portrait of dr. heinrich simon bildnis (h. 224), lithograph, 1922, signed in pencil, a proof aside from the edition of 50, on various papers, with full margins, in good condition apart from occasional foxing, some sheet edges with short tears and slight creases, pale light- and time stain, (4 prints)
Condition
Portrait: The print is in good condition as catalogued. Pale scattered foxing throughout the sheet and light- and time stain have slightly darkened the paper tone and there is minor surface soiling at the sheet corners. Foxing appears also on the verso.
Fourth Class: Foxing throughout the sheet and visible in the image. Light-stain and surface soiling visible in the sheet, verso and recto.
The Curtain Rises: Slight surface soiling in the sheet. There is a diagonal crease in the lower right corner and a short tear at the left sheet edge.
The Wooden Bridge: In good condition as catalogued. There are two dark fox marks in the image along with additional marks in the margins and the paper tone has darkened due to exposure to light. There is a short unrepaired tear and horizontal creases at the lower sheet edge.
"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."