Lot 43
  • 43

Erich Heckel

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Erich Heckel
  • Bildnis E.H. (D. H.306)
  • woodcut
  • image: 365 by 298mm 14 3/8 by 11 3/4 in
  • sheet: 605 by 477mm 23 7/8 by 18 3/4 in
Woodcut, 1917, signed in pencil, dated, inscribed 'Oste...' [indecipherable], presumably a proof aside from the edition of 150, on laid paper, framed 

Condition

With wide margins. in good condition apart from a horizontal backed tear at right sheet edge at lower centre, a small made-up loss at upper left tip of corner, a tiny vertical tear in upper sheet edge at left, another minute horizontal tear in right sheet edge at top (both only visible upon very close inspection), a diagonal crease in lower right corner, a window of pale light-staining, framed. (There is a soft unobtrusive printer's crease in image at upper left).
"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."