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Alexej von Jawlensky
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexej von Jawlensky
- MEDITATION
signed A.J. (lower left) and dated 34 and 35 (lower right)
- oil on linen-finish paper laid down on panel
- 15.5 by 12cm., 6 1/4 by 4 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie Jacques Fricker, Paris
Private Collection, France (acquired circa 1960; sale: Sotheby's, London, 17th October 1990, lot 60)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Maria Jawlensky, Lucia Pieroni-Jawlensky & Angelica Jawlensky, Alexej von Jawlensky, Catalogue Raisonné of the Oil paintings, Volume Three 1933-1937, London, 1993, no.1724, illustrated in colour p. 168
Condition
Oil on linen finish paper laid down on panel. The panel is sound. A thick varnish has been applied. There is no evidence of retouching visible under UV light. There are some very fine lines of craquelure in places. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the yellows are more pronounced in the original.
"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."