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Lyonel Feininger
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Lyonel Feininger
- AN ARRIVAL
- signed Feininger (lower left), titled (lower centre) and dated 1936 (lower right)
watercolour and pen and ink on paper
- 24.2 by 32cm., 9 1/2 by 12 5/8 in.
Provenance
Galleria del Levante, Munich & Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1970
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1970
Exhibited
Munich, Galleria del Levante, Lyonel Feininger, 1968, no. 20, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down, taped to the overmount at all four corners. There are two artist's pinholes to the upper right edge. There are three repaired tears, one to the upper left edge, one to the left of the upper edge, the other to the right of the upper edge, that have been supported by tape on the reverse which has slightly stained the paper. There is a 3cm. line of paper abrasion to the right of the upper edge and a 0.5cm. tear to the centre of the left edge. Apart from a few spots of foxing and time staining to the sheet, this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: The paper tone is warmer in the original.
"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."