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Wilhelm Amandus Beer
Estimate
600 - 800 USD
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Description
- Wilhelm Amandus Beer
- Street Urchin Smoking a Cigarette
- signed indistinctly ... Sergey Talin (?) lower right
- black chalk and watercolor on paper heightened with white. Together with European School 19th/20th Century, Portrait of a Man, Half-length, Wearing a Hat, pen and ink and wash on paper. 2 works.
- the first 8 3/8 by 5 1/4 in.; the second 2 5/8 by 1 7/8 in.
- 21.3 by 13.3 cm; 6.7 by 4.8 cm
Provenance
The first: Dr. Alex Berg, Frankfurt am Main, circa 1922
Günther Berg, Frankfurt am Main
by descent in the family
Dr. Martin Moeller Kunsthandel, Munich
Acquired from the above, 2002
The second: Andrew Wyld, London (as Continental School, Portrait of an Artist)
Acquired from the above, 1986
Condition
The first: This work is in generally good condition aside from some light rippling. Not examined out of frame.
The second: This work is in good condition aside from surface dirt and uneven edges. Not examined out of frame.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Please see page 145 for an additional illustration of this lot.