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Karl Hofer
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Karl Hofer
- MADONNA DEL PIANO II
- signed with the artist's monogram and dated 38 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 50.3 by 75cm., 19 7/8 by 29 1/2 in.
Provenance
Hans Reinhard, Winterthur (acquired in 1939)
Galerie Rosenbach, Hanover
Galerie Czwiklitzer, Cologne
Sale: Kunsthaus Lempertz, Cologne, 4th December 1993, lot 237 (titled Dorf im Gebirge)
Sale: Karl & Faber, Munich, 12th June 1996, lot 665
Galerie Thomas, Munich
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Galerie Rosenbach, Hanover
Galerie Czwiklitzer, Cologne
Sale: Kunsthaus Lempertz, Cologne, 4th December 1993, lot 237 (titled Dorf im Gebirge)
Sale: Karl & Faber, Munich, 12th June 1996, lot 665
Galerie Thomas, Munich
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Winterthur, Kunstverein Winterthur, Karl Hofer, 1939, no. 32
Freiburg, Kunstverein Freiburg, Carl Hofer, 1954, no. 11
Hanover, Galerie Rosenbach, Zwischen Tradition und Moderne, 1994, no. 49, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Freiburg, Kunstverein Freiburg, Carl Hofer, 1954, no. 11
Hanover, Galerie Rosenbach, Zwischen Tradition und Moderne, 1994, no. 49, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Kunstpreis, no. 49, 1994, illustrated p. 64
Karl Bernhard Wohlert & Markus Eisenbeis, Karl Hofer, Werkverzeichnis der Gemälde, Bonn, 2008, vol. II, no. 1394, illustrated p. 263
Karl Bernhard Wohlert & Markus Eisenbeis, Karl Hofer, Werkverzeichnis der Gemälde, Bonn, 2008, vol. II, no. 1394, illustrated p. 263
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination revals a very small line of retouching to the upper right corner and a very small fine line of retouching to the central house. There are some fine lines of craquelure in places and some minor paint abrasion to some parts of the extreme edges.There is some surface dirt in places and this work would benefit from a clean. Otherwise, this work is in overall 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."