- 224
Arnold Topp
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Arnold Topp
- DER BRANDENBURGER ROLAND VOR DEM NEUSTÄDTISCHEN RATHAUS (ROLAND FROM BRANDENBURG IN FRONT OF THE NEUSTADT TOWN HALL)
- signed A. Topp and dated 1918 (lower right)
- gouache on card
- 56.7 by 42.4cm., 22 3/8 by 16 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Brandenburg-Görden
Ms Schadow, Michendorf & Brandenburg an der Havel (acquired by 1947-48)
Condition
Executed on brown card, not laid down, taped to the overmount along the upper edge. There is tape running along all four edges of the reverse. There is a 3cm. line of glue residue to the lower left edge, three nailhead-sized medium losses at intervals to the left edge, and two nailhead-sized medium losses to the lower edge. Apart from some medium rubbing to the edges, not visible when framed, and some light craquelure to the thicker areas of pigment, this work is in good condition.
Colours: The colours are stronger and more vivid 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."