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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Estimate
75,000 - 110,000 GBP
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Description
- Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
- Mädchenakt mit Selbstbildnis. - Nacktes Mädchen mit Kette (Dube H.128; Schiefler H.95; Gercken 268)
- woodcut
- image: 434 by 235 mm 17 1/8 by 9 1/4 in
- sheet: 454 by 249 mm 17 7/8 by 9 3/4 in
The very rare woodcut, 1908, a strong, previously unrecorded impression of the first state (of two), Gercken cites only two known impressions of this state, with the completed borderline at bottom and numerous curved black flecks in the body, on thin wove backed to card, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (Lugt 1570a) (stamped verso with annotations in pencil by the artist's brother, Walter Kirchner); Galerie Roman Norbert Ketterer, Campione d'Italia; where acquired by the family of the present owner in the 1960s
Condition
With narrow margins, two minor hairline flattened splits, one at her left hip and the other below her upper right shoulder, some residual oil staining (possibly from thick black ink) along the contours of the block (inherent to the printing), some other speckles of staining, discoloration to the sheet, some scuffs on the printed areas, with air bubbles associated with the mounting process (mostly visible in a raking light), 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.
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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Professor Dr. Gunther Gercken for his assistance in cataloguing this lot.