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Alexej von Jawlensky
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexej von Jawlensky
- VARIATION: TULPENFELD (VARIATION: FIELD OF TULIPS)
signed A.J. (lower left)
oil on linen-finish paper laid down on canvas
- 35.5 by 24.3cm., 14 by 9 5/8 in.
Provenance
Galka Scheyer, Brunswick
Estate of Dr & Mrs Julius Frank, Brunswick
Private Collection (sale: Parke Bernet Galleries, New York, 11th November 1970, lot 71)
Galerie La Motte, Geneva (acquired by 1973)
Acquired from the above by the father of the present owner circa 1975
Literature
Maria Jawlensky, Lucia Pieroni-Jawlensky & Angelica Jawlensky, Alexej von Jawlensky: Catalogue raisonné of the Oil Paintings 1914-1933, London, 1992, vol. II, no. 793, illustrated p. 148 (with incorrect medium)
Condition
The canvas is lined and the tacking edge is covered in tape. There are artists pinholes at all for corners. No restauration is apparent under UV light. Overall the work is in very good condition.
Colours: The greens are lighter 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."