Lot 223
  • 223

Lyonel Feininger

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Lyonel Feininger
  • SCUTTLING AWAY
  • signed Feininger (lower left) and dated 23.IX.47 (lower right); titled on the reverse 
  • watercolour and pen and ink on paper
  • 23.3 by 30.9cm., 9 1/8 by 12 1/8 in.

Provenance

Private Collection (a gift from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down, loose in the frame. There are artist's pinholes to all four corners and restorer's tape along all four edges. Apart from some very light handling marks, this work is in very good condition. Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
"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.
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