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Gerhard Marcks
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gerhard Marcks
- Laufende Katze (Running Cat)
- Inscribed with the artist's monogram, numbered IV and stamped with the foundry mark Guss Barth Berlin
- Bronze
- Length: 16 1/8 in.
- 41 cm
Provenance
Collection of Gertrude Singer (sold: Sotheby's, New York, May 4, 2005, lot 251)
Acquired at the above sale the by present owner
Literature
Günter Busch, Gerhard Marcks: Das Plastiche Werk, Frankfurt am Main, 1977, no. 650, illustration of another cast p. 386
Condition
Dark brown patina. Some minor patina rubbing on top of middle of the body as well as on tips of the ears and bottom of feet. Some minor surface dirt. Very 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.