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Theodore Mattias von Holst
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Theodore Mattias von Holst
- Baubo Leading the Festivities of Walpurgisnacht (recto) and A Maiden Standing in a Doorway (verso): A Double-Sided Drawing
- inscribed So Ehre denn, wem Ehre gebührt! / Frau Baubo vor! und angeführt! / Ein tüchtig Schwein und Mutter drauf, / Da folgt der ganze hexenhauf. (recto) and Goethe's Walpurgisnacht (verso)
- gouache, watercolor and pen and ink over pencil on paper
- sight: 17 3/4 by 11 in.; 45 by 28 cm
Condition
Double sided. Not examined out of the frame. The sheet appears delicate with surface dirt, handling creases, and rippling throughout. There is a vertical tear extending from the left side of the upper edge; verso, this upper edge and tear are covered by pieces of scotch tape. There is a vertical tear extending from the left side of the lower edge into the picture plane.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.