- 300
Lovis Corinth
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Lovis Corinth
- Alfred Uckeley - verso Kopf- und Figurenstudien (Studies of heads and figures in costumes) - recto
- indistinctly inscribed 80X/28 (towards upper right)
- pencil on paper - verso
charcoal on paper - recto - 50 by 32.4cm., 19 3/4 by 12 3/4 in.
Provenance
Kunsthandel Wolfgang Werner, Berlin
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2011
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2011
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down and t-hinged to the window mount at the upper two corners. There are some light creases to the sheet, the most prominent of which is a horizontal crease running across the forehead of the sitter. There are a few light incisions which are visible on the upper centre of the verso and a small indentation to the centre of the upper edge. There is some light studio dirt in places. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.
Kopf- und Figurenstudien (Studies of heads and figures in costumes) - recto
There is some light studio dirt and some very faint stains in places. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there are traces of previous hinges at the upper left and lower corners. 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."