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Emil Nolde
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
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Description
- Emil Nolde
- Die Heiligen drei Könige
- Signed, assuming it is a trial proof aside from the edition of 300
- Lithograph printed in colors
- image: 65 by 53.4cm.; 25 5/8 by 21in.
- sheet: 70.6 by 56.4cm.; 27 3/4 by 22 1/4 in.
Lithograph printed in black and grey-brown with extensive hand-colouring, 1913, signed in pencil, titled, inscribed 'Probedruck in dieser Fassung ein Druck' and 'übermalt', on thin wove paper with the typographical modular grid printed on the verso (Schiefler describes trial proofs on this printed paper), framed
Literature
Gustav Schiefler, Emil Nolde - Das graphische Werk, Band II Holzchnitte, Lithographien, Hektographien, Cologne, 1967, number 49, illustrated (another example).
Condition
With margins, in generally good condition apart from uneven paper discoloration, scattered linear scuff marks in the printed areas (only visible in a raking light), an inconspicuous horizontal crease in the centre of the image measuring approximately 3cm, two small tears at upper right sheet edge (not affecting the image) with a few other tiny repaired tears at the sheet edges, circular ink(?) stains at the sheet edges (most likely inherent to the production of the work), 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."