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Alfred Kubin
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Alfred Kubin
- Morgenlicht (Morning light)
- signed Kubin, dedicated Fuer Helene von Thienen zum 26 Mai 1941 - in alter Freundschaft (lower right) and titled (lower left)
- pen and ink on paper
- 29 by 38cm., 11½ by 15in.
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 window mount along the upper edge. The upper and right edges are slightly unevenly cut and there is a small tear to the upper left corner, not visible when framed. There is a diagonal crease running along the upper left corner and there is mount staining to the edges of the sheet, not visible when framed. The sheet is slightly time stained. 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."