- 107
Paul Klee
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Paul Klee
- Stachel der Clown (Kornfeld 108)
- etching
- plate: 295 by 240mm 11 5/8 by 9 1/2 in
- sheet: 498 by 400mm 19 5/8 by 15 3/4 in
Etching, 1931, signed in pencil, dated, titled, inscribed with the work number 'W 10' and numbered 9/20, on simili Japon, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. Rich. Doetsch-Benziger, Basel (not in Lugt)
Condition
With wide margins, in good condition apart from very pale mount-staining, occasional soft handling creases, and an infrequent tiny fox mark in the margins, a diagonal crease across the upper right sheet corner, and two bands of adhesive staining (each approx. 40mm) at upper sheet edge at left and right, 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."