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Max Liebermann
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Liebermann
- BIRKEN AM WANNSEEUFER NACH OSTEN (BIRCH TREES ON THE BANKS OF WANNSEE, TO THE EAST)
- signed M Liebermann (lower left)
- oil on panel
- 40.1 by 50.3cm.,15 3/4 by 19 3/4 in.
Provenance
Gina Freund, Vienna (possibly acquired from the artist)
Wilhelm Freund, United Kingdom (by descent from the above)
By descent from the above to the present owner
Wilhelm Freund, United Kingdom (by descent from the above)
By descent from the above to the present owner
Exhibited
Vienna, Künstlerhaus Wien, 50. Jahresausstellung der Genossenschaft der bildenden Künstler Wiens mit Ausstellung Max Liebermann, 1929, no. 89 (titled Am Wannsee)
Hamburg, Hamburger Kunsthalle & Berlin, Alte Nationalgalerie, Im Garten von Max Liebermann, 2004-05, no. 61, illustrated in colour in the catalogue (with incorrect medium)
Leicester, New Walk Museum & Art Gallery (on loan 2004-09)
Hamburg, Hamburger Kunsthalle & Berlin, Alte Nationalgalerie, Im Garten von Max Liebermann, 2004-05, no. 61, illustrated in colour in the catalogue (with incorrect medium)
Leicester, New Walk Museum & Art Gallery (on loan 2004-09)
Condition
The panel is sound and there are no signs of retouching visible under UV light. This work is in good original condition.
Colours: Overall accurate. There is a better sense of the impasto 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."
Catalogue Note
'Above all countries of the world, this corner smiles at me...one could paint hundreds of pictures here.'
Max Liebermann commenting on Wannsee
Max Liebermann commenting on Wannsee