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Adolph von Menzel
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Adolph Menzel
- Tiroler Bäuerin (woman from the tyrol)
- signed with initials and dated AM / 86 lower right
- pencil on paper
- 21.5 by 12.5cm., 8½ by 5in.
Provenance
Magnus and Mathilde Hermann, Berlin (friends of the artist); thence by descent to their children
Alfred Sommerguth, Berlin (his forced sale: 7 February 1939, H.W. Lange, Berlin, lot 11)
Michael Venator, Cologne
Restituted to the heirs of Alfred Sommerguth by Michael Venator in 2008
Condition
Apart from losses to the upper right corner and the lower right side and some slight yellowing with discolouration at the extreme edges, the sheet is in good condition. This work is overall in good condition, with fine detail and strong value contrast.
"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."