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August Macke
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- August Macke
- KLAGENDE (GRIEVING WOMAN)
- stamped twice with the Nachlass mark on the reverse
- charcoal and wash on paper
- 26.8 by 31.8cm., 10 1/2 by 12 1/2 in.
Provenance
Wolfgang Macke, Berlin (the artist's son)
Paul Beck, Stuttgart (acquired from the above)
Beck Collection, Stuttgart (by descent from the above; sale: Sotheby's, London, 9th October 2002, lot 110)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Paul Beck, Stuttgart (acquired from the above)
Beck Collection, Stuttgart (by descent from the above; sale: Sotheby's, London, 9th October 2002, lot 110)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Münster, Westfälisches Landesmuseum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte & Bonn, Kunstmuseum, August Macke und die frühe Moderne in Europa, 2001-02, no. 87, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Ursula Heiderich, August Macke, Zeichnungen, Werkverzeichnis, Stuttgart, 1993, no. 1309, illustrated p. 439
Condition
Exceuted on white wove paper not laid down, held in the mount at all four corners. There is a 1cm. tear to the lower left edge and a 0.5cm tear to its left. There is a slight nick to the extreme right centre edge and a flattened crease across the top right corner, visible in the catalogue. Apart from some slight crumpling to the lower left corner this work is in good condtion.
Colours: The charcoal is darker 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."