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Franz von Stuck
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Franz Von Stuck
- Frau Feez
- signed and dated FRANZ / STUCK / 1900 centre right
- oil on panel
- 55 by 45.5cm., 21¾ by 18in.
Provenance
Kunstblock, Munich
Purchased from the above by the present owner in 1950
Purchased from the above by the present owner in 1950
Literature
Heinrich Voss, Franz von Stuck, 1863-1928, Munich, 1973, p. 282, no. 207/517, catalogued; p. 145, illustrated
Condition
Oil on cradled panel, which is flat and even, and is joined vertically a sixth from the left edge (the upper quarter of the join just visible under close inspection). A thick opaque varnish obscures a clear reading of the surface under ultraviolet light, however there appears to be some retouching, notably an area in the centre of the sitter's hair, a circa 3.5 by 3.5cm area in the green background above her hair, and two vertical strokes in the lower left of the green background. There are some spots of frame rubbing, notably in the upper centre of the extreme right edge. The work is overall in good condition.
Held in a decorative gilt and black-painted frame (probably painted by the artist), as visible in the catalogue illustration.
The catalogue illustration is broadly accurate, however the greens of the background are much more vibrant in reality.
"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."