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Ernst Barlach
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ernst Barlach
- Der Zweifler (THE DOUBTER)
- inscribed E. Barlach and stamped indistinctly with the foundry mark H. NOACK, BERLIN FRIEDENAU
- bronze
- height: 51.5cm., 20 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired in Germany by the present owner's grandmother
Literature
Carl Dietrich Carls, Ernst Barlach, Das plastische, graphische und dichterische Werk, Berlin, 1931, illustration of another cast p. 63
Friedrich Schult, Ernst Barlach, Das Plastische Werk, Hamburg, 1960, no. 385, illustration of another cast p. 210
The Joy of Colour (exhibition catalogue), The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1998, no. 72, illustration of another cast p. 203
Elisabeth Laur, Ernst Barlach, Das plastische Werk, Werkverzeichnis II, Güstrow, 2006, no. 470, illustration of another cast p. 222
Ernst Barlach, Bildhauer der Moderne (exhibition catalogue), Hamburg & Istanbul, 2006, no. I-385, illustration of another cast p. 165
Friedrich Schult, Ernst Barlach, Das Plastische Werk, Hamburg, 1960, no. 385, illustration of another cast p. 210
The Joy of Colour (exhibition catalogue), The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1998, no. 72, illustration of another cast p. 203
Elisabeth Laur, Ernst Barlach, Das plastische Werk, Werkverzeichnis II, Güstrow, 2006, no. 470, illustration of another cast p. 222
Ernst Barlach, Bildhauer der Moderne (exhibition catalogue), Hamburg & Istanbul, 2006, no. I-385, illustration of another cast p. 165
Condition
Brown/gold patina. Apart from some light surface scratches and minor patina wear in places, consistent with age and handling, this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: fairlu accurate, though slightly darker 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."