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Adolph Menzel
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Adolph Menzel
- Portrait of a Bearded Man Looking Up
- signed with initials A. M. (lower right)
- graphite on paper
- 9 7/8 by 6 1/4 in.
- 24.9 by 15.8 cm
Provenance
Private Collector, Lowell, Massachusetts (before 1934)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Paper is affixed to old mat at corners and center left and right edges, causing an undulation to the paper. Graphite remains fresh. Paper is light struck and has darkened over time. Small ½ inch tear at right edge, above center. At extreme edges of sheet, flecks of old adhesive from top mat visible, but not when 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.
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.