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Karl Blossfeldt (1865 - 1932)
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Karl Blossfeldt
- Hamamelis japonica, vers 1920
Tirage argentique d'époque. Au verso, avec le tampon de la succession de l'artiste, titré et annoté Originalabzug von Karl Blossfeldt Hamamelis japonica 8x vergr. Zaubernuß au crayon par Jürgen Wilde.
Provenance
Collection Ann et Jürgen Wilde, Cologne
Sabine Schmidt Galerie, Cologne
Literature
Karl Blossfeldt 1865-1932. Das Fotografische Werk, Munich, Schrimer/ Mosel, 1981, ill. pl. 139 (variante).
Condition
In excellent condition. The print has a matte surface.
With a diagonal crease (approx. 6mm) in the lower right corner and a small crack with gelatin layer slightly peeling (approx. 8mm) at the upper edge near the upper right corner.
With very delicate original retouching across the surface and silvering at the edges in the dark areas.
"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."