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Alfred Kubin
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Alfred Kubin
- Der Buddha (The Buddha)
- signed Kubin (lower right), signed Kubin, titled and dated 1905 (lower left)
- watercolour and pen and ink on paper
- image size: 33.4 by 23.6cm., 13⅛ by 9¼in.
- sheet size: 36 by 26cm., 14⅛ by 10¼in.
Provenance
Helene Freifrau von Thienen, née Gräfin Dubsky, Germany (a gift from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, glued to card at all four corners, and floating in the over mount. The sheet is very gently undulating consistent with the artist's process. The upper edge is slightly uneven with a crease to the upper right corner. There is a small tear with some associated paper loss to the upper left corner. The sheet is slightly time-stained. 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."