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Kurt Schwitters
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Kurt Schwitters
- Merz 1937 (Norwegen)
- Signed K. Schwitters and dated 1937 (on the artist's mount)
- Collage on paper mounted on card
- Image: 7 by 5 1/4 in.
- 17.8 by 13.3 cm
Provenance
Katherine Murphy, United States (acquired from the artist in Norway in 1938)
David Haid, Chicago (acquired from the above in 1954)
Thence by descent
David Haid, Chicago (acquired from the above in 1954)
Thence by descent
Condition
Collage on paper mounted on card which has been t-hinged to another mount at two places along the top edge of the verso. The cour corners of the collage are lifting slightly. Accretion from a previous mounting is present at the extreme outer edges and verso of the card. Certain elements are lifting slightly and the surface is slightly dirty with some very minor staining, for example to the lower left corner. There is a 1/4-inch tear to the top edge of the dotted green element at bottom center which may be original to the composition. There is also a light horizontal crease to the beige vertical strip at center right. Otherwise the work is in very good 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.
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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.