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Lyonel Feininger
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Lyonel Feininger
- UNDER SHORTENED SAIL
- Signed Feininger (lower left), titled (lower center) and dated 12.XI.37. (lower right)
Watercolor and pen and ink on paper
- 12 1/2 by 18 7/8 in.
- 31.6 by 48 cm
Provenance
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur U. Hooper, Baltimore
Gimpel Weitzenhoffer Ltd., New York
Helen W. Benjamin, New York
Thence by descent from the above to the present owner
Gimpel Weitzenhoffer Ltd., New York
Helen W. Benjamin, New York
Thence by descent from the above to the present owner
Condition
In good condition, with deckled edges. Executed on cream laid paper. A mat burn is visible around the edges of the sheet. Sheet is hinged with tape in two places along upper edge to a window mat. A few scattered fox marks near the left edge. A small repaired tear, backed with japan paper, is visible on the verso near upper left corner. The verso is is somewhat time darkened with a few scattered remnants of glue and minor surface dirt. The color and line are strong and the work presents well.
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.