- 87
Vassily Kandinsky
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Wassily Kandinsky
- Orange (R. 180)
- Signed in pencil
From the edition of 50 - Lithograph printed in colors
- sheet 505 by 423 mm 19 7/8 by 16 5/8 in
Lithograph printed in colors, 1923, signed in pencil, presumably a proof aside from the numbered edition of 50, published by Staatlichen Bauhauses, Weimar, on laid paper, framed
Condition
The print is in generally good condition, with margins, the colors slightly attenuated. The sheet is slightly toned overall with pale mat and light-stain. The edges have several repaired tears (backed with Japan), the longest extending one inch from top, and two flattened diagonal creases at right (7 inches) and at upper left corner (4 1/2 inches). Remains of hinges at top verso, with associated discoloration and tiny foxing showing through recto, occasional minor surface soiling, and a shallow paper loss with skinning at bottom left corner.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.