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Friedrich Preller the Elder
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Friedrich Preller the Elder
- Pan playing a syrinx
- signed with monogram and dated lower left: 18FP76
- pencil on paper
- sheet: 16.5 by 31 cm.; 6½ by 12¼ in.
Provenance
Friedrich Schöne (1882 - 1963), Berlin (L.3622);
With C.G. Boerner, Düsseldorf;
Purchased from the above in 2006.
With C.G. Boerner, Düsseldorf;
Purchased from the above in 2006.
Condition
The sheet is hinged on the reverse in the upper corners to a white sheet of paper, which is itself hinged to the mount on the top corners. There are seven small traces of old tape on the reverse and a purple collector's mark with initials FS on the lower right corner. The paper is slightly dirty, has a tiny red spot next to the cloud along the upper edge, and a small spot of discoloration. The drawing is in otherwise good condition and ready to hang.
Presented glazed in a decorative gilt frame.
"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."