Lot 44
  • 44

Erich Heckel

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Erich Heckel
  • Seiltänzer (D. R.81)
  • Signed and dated bottom lower right
  • Drypoint
  • plate: 196 by 245mm 7 3/4 by 9 3/4 in
  • sheet: 250 by 346mm 9 7/8 by 13 5/8 in
Drypoint, 1910, with richly varied and expressively wiped plate tone, signed in pencil, dated, on wove paper, framed

Condition

With wide margins, a mild abrasion of the paper surface at the signature and date, the signature retraced, the sheet backed with wove, two very skilfully repaired tears at the centre top edge descending into the plate (approx. 55mm) and at left margin (approx. 45mm), both visible from the verso, framed.
"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.
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