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Kurt Schwitters
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Kurt Schwitters
- 29/35
- signed K. Schwitters (lower left) and titled (lower right) on the artist's mount
- collage, card and paper laid on the artist's mount
- sheet size: 24 by 19.2cm., 9 1/2 by 7 1/2 in.
- mount size: 34.3 by 27cm., 13 1/2 by 10 5/8 in.
Provenance
Hans Arp, Meudon
François Arp, Paris
Ruth Tillard-Arp, Paris
Private Collection, Europe (acquired from the above)
Galerie Brusberg, Berlin (acquired from the above in 2000)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
François Arp, Paris
Ruth Tillard-Arp, Paris
Private Collection, Europe (acquired from the above)
Galerie Brusberg, Berlin (acquired from the above in 2000)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Ubu Galleries, Kurt Schwitters, 2003, no. 9, illustrated in the catalogue
Hanover, Sprengel Museum & Rotterdam, Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, Merzgebiete Kurt Schwitters und seine Freunde, 2006-07, no. 219, illustrated in the catalogue
Hanover, Sprengel Museum & Rotterdam, Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, Merzgebiete Kurt Schwitters und seine Freunde, 2006-07, no. 219, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Kurt Schwitters (exhibition catalogue), Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, 1994, illustrated p. 175
Galerie Brusberg, Kreuzfahrt 1900-2000. Bilder aus einem Jahrhundert, Berlin, 2000
Karin Orchard & Isabel Schulz, Kurt Schwitters, Catalogue Raisonné, 1923-1936, Hanover, 2003, vol. II, no. 1604, illustrated p. 268
Condition
The artist's card mount is not laid down, and held to the mount with corner pockets. There are areas of paper skinning towards the centre of all four edges on the artist's mount (not visible when framed). There are several spots of foxing, mostly to the top left corner and down the right hand side of the work. There are additionally 4 spots of foxing to the centre of the lower edge of the image. Apart from some light handling marks and overall time staining, this work is in 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."