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Paul Klee
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Klee
- BLUMENSTÖCKE I (KORNFELD 78)
- Image: 185 by 134mm; 7 1/4 by 5¼in
- Sheet: 247 by 183mm; 9 3/4 by 7¼in
A very rare lithograph, with extensive hand-colouring in yellow, pink and orange water-colour, an unrecorded impression (Kornfeld only records three other impressions of this print, two of which are hand-coloured), 1920, on wove paper, with wide margins, uneven paper discoloration, a water-stain in lower left margin, four bands of pale discoloration in upper margin extending into image, severe backboard-staining
Condition
In condition as catalogued. The sheet is discolored. This might have affected the hand-coloring. However, there are no examples to compare with this rarity.
The bands of discoloration in upper margin with the longest measuring 6cm, the mentioned water-stain is circa 3cm wide.
"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."