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Max Beckmann
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Max Beckmann
- Selbstbildnis mit Griffel (Hofmaïer 105.II.B.b)
- Drypoint
- plate: 295 by 230 mm 11 5/8 by 9 in
- sheet: 450 by 372 mm 17 3/4 by 14 5/8 in
Drypoint, circa 1916, signed in pencil, from the edition of 60 after steel-facing (there is also an edition of 40 on Japan paper before steel-facing), on laid paper, plate XIX of Gesichter, printed by Franz Hanfstaengl, Munich, with the blindstamp of the publisher, Marées Gesellschaft, Munich, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, the full sheet. Pale specks of foxing in the left margin. Unobtrusive surface soiling in the margins. The extreme right and left sheet edges, verso, with pale discoloration. There are five hinge remnants on the verso.
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.