Lot 142
  • 142

Karl Schmidt-Rottluff

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
  • Villa mit Turm (Schapire 68)
  • Woodcut
  • Image: 500 by 386mm; 19 5/8 by 15 1/4 in
  • Sheet: 705 by 533mm; 27 7/8 by 20 7/8 in
Woodcut printing with relief, 1911, signed in pencil, on wove paper

Condition

With full (?) margins, the image in good condition, the upper margin folded under horizontally across the sheet measuring 35mm from edge of sheet, a pale band of old adhesive recto (visible verso) above the fold measuring approximately 15cm, the sheet with occasional finger marks in the margin, various short tears along the lower edge of sheet (the longest measuring approx. 9mm), a short horizontal tear at upper right edge of sheet (measuring approx. 12 mm), creasing along outer edges of sheet, uneven discoloration and scattered foxing along edges, very occasional handling creases in image only visible in a raking light, the verso with two bands of old adhesive along lower edge of sheet visible recto, unframed.
"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."