Lot 341
  • 341

Emil Nolde

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description

  • Emil Nolde
  • Roter und Blauer Mohn (Red and Blue Poppies)
  • Signed Nolde. (lower left)
  • Watercolor on paper

  • 13 7/8 by 18 3/4 in.
  • 35.3 by 47.6 cm

Provenance

Galerie Wilhelm Grosshennig, Dusseldorf
Private Collection (acquired from the above in the 1950s)
Thence by descent (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, May 2, 1996, lot 230)
Acquired at the above sale

Condition

Executed on cream-colored Japan paper. Hinged to a mat at the upper corner on the verso. Right edge is naturally deckled. Some undulation and visible fibers are inherent to the sheet and medium. Artist's pinholes are visible at the upper corners and there is a very tiny tear at the upper left corner. Colors remain bright and fresh. Overall the work is in excellent condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.