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Georg Kolbe
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Georg Kolbe
- Sitzende (Seated Woman)
- inscribed with the artist's monogram and stamped with the foundry mark H. NOACK BERLIN
- bronze
- height: 28.5cm., 11 1/4 in.
Provenance
Mrs. Marcus Rice, St. Louis
Gallery Masters, Ltd., New York (acquired from the above in August 1967)
Dorothy M. Skinner & John S. Cook, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Bequeathed to Tufts University in 2011
Gallery Masters, Ltd., New York (acquired from the above in August 1967)
Dorothy M. Skinner & John S. Cook, Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Bequeathed to Tufts University in 2011
Literature
Rudolf G. Binding, Vom Leben der Plastik, Inhalt und Schönheit des Werkes von Georg Kolbe, Berlin, 1933, illustration of another cast p. 40
Ursel Berger, Georg Kolbe - Leben und Werk, Berlin, 1990, no. 91, illustration of another cast p. 293
Ursel Berger, Georg Kolbe, Munich, 1997, no. 56, colour illustration of another cast p. 57
Ursel Berger, Georg Kolbe - Leben und Werk, Berlin, 1990, no. 91, illustration of another cast p. 293
Ursel Berger, Georg Kolbe, Munich, 1997, no. 56, colour illustration of another cast p. 57
Condition
Attractive dark brown/green patina. Apart from a few small scratches and minor wear in places (the most prominent of which is a small spot to the right side of her lower back) - consistent with age and handling - this work is in overall 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. 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."