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Alfred Kubin
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Alfred Kubin
- Grab auf Java (Tomb in Java)
- signed Kubin (lower right) and titled (lower left)
- pen and ink, crayon and wash on paper
- image size: 28 by 21.5cm., 11 by 8½in.
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, and taped to the overmount at the centre of the upper edge. There is an illustrated pen and ink map on the reverse of the sheet and there are a few paper losses relating to possible pin holes in two places towards the lower left corner. The right edge is deckled with some minor paper losses. The upper corner is folded. There are scattered foxing marks away from the image. 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."