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Gerhard von Graevenitz
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Gerhard von Graevenitz
- Weiße Struktur, Regelmäßige Verteilung 1, 2 and 3
- each: signed and dated 60/61 on the reverse
- chalk, saw dust, white pigment and glue on panel
- each: 50 by 50cm.
- 19 5/8 by 19 5/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Ursula Lichter, Frankfurt am Main
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1970
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1970
Exhibited
Frankfurt am Main, Galerie Ursula Lichter, Gerhard von Graevenitz, 1970
Otterlo, Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller, Gerhard von Graevenitz, 1984, p. 115, no. 107, 106, 105
Munich, Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, ZERO. Vision und Bewegung. Werke aus der Sammlung Lenz Schönberg, 1988, p. 104-05, illustrated in colour
Otterlo, Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller, Gerhard von Graevenitz, 1984, p. 115, no. 107, 106, 105
Munich, Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, ZERO. Vision und Bewegung. Werke aus der Sammlung Lenz Schönberg, 1988, p. 104-05, illustrated in colour
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Schwerin, Staatliches Museum; Wuppertal, Von der Heydt-Museum, Gerhard von Graevenitz: Eine Kunst jenseits des Bildes, 1994-95, p. 168, no. 386, 385, 384
Anna and Gerhard Lenz with Ulrike Bleicker-Honisch, Epoche Zero. Sammlung Lenz Schönberg. Leben in Kunst, Vol. I, Ostfildern 2009, p. 80, no. GR-02, GR-03, GR-04, illustrated in colour
Anna and Gerhard Lenz with Ulrike Bleicker-Honisch, Epoche Zero. Sammlung Lenz Schönberg. Leben in Kunst, Vol. I, Ostfildern 2009, p. 80, no. GR-02, GR-03, GR-04, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: the colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
1) This work is in very good condition. There are two very small drip marks: one to the top centre of the extreme right edge and one towards the centre on the extreme bottom edge. Close inspection reveals two minute spots of media accretion: one to the centre of the top edge and another to the centre of the bottom edge.
2) This work is in very good condition. There is a minute paint loss to the right edge towards the top right corner. Close inspection reveals three very faint finger prints: one to the centre of the top edge, one to the bottom edge towards the left corner, and one towards the top centre of the right edge.
3) This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a thin, short and superficial vertical rub mark to the right edge towards the top right corner.
No restoration is apparent under ultra-violet light.
"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."