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Kurt Seligmann
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Kurt Seligmann
- Komposition (Aquarium)
- signé Seligmann et titré Komposition au dos
- huile sur panneau
- 65 x 53,7 cm
- 25 5/8 x 21 1/8 in.
Provenance
Collection particulière, Europe
Vente : Sotheby's, Zürich, 2 juin 1994, lot 141
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Vente : Sotheby's, Zürich, 2 juin 1994, lot 141
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
Bâle, Kunsthalle & Berne, Kunsthalle, Hans Arp, Serge Brignoni, Hans Scheiss, Kurt Seligmann, Jacques Düblin, 1932, nos. 116 & 84 (titré Aquarium)
Condition
The panel is sound. This work is in good condition. A close inspection reveals two small spots of paint-loss in the background, towards the centre of the upper edge and another towards the centre of the left edge. There is a stable network of hairline shrinkage throughout which appears to follow the natural grain of the panel. Examination under UV light reveals some faint spots of old retouching around the rounded pale form in the upper left quadrant and the curled form in the lower left quadrant, to the eye and towards the centre of the composition which are very likely the artist's pentimenti. There are a few spots of retouching along the lower edge and some small spots of scattered fluorescence where an old varnish has thinned.
"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."
Catalogue Note
signed 'Seligmann' and titled 'Komposition' on the reverse, oil on panel. Painted in 1930.