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Joseph Beuys
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joseph Beuys
- From Hearth I
- signed, titled, dated 1978 and variously inscribed on the reverse of the upper sheet; titled, dated 1978 and variously inscribed on the reverse of the lower sheet
- Braunkreuz and pen on paper
- upper sheet: 20.1 by 20.9 cm. 7 7/8 8 1/4 in.; lower sheet: 20.9 by 23.5 cm. 8 1/4 by 9 3/8 in.
- overall: 41.3 by 23.5 cm. 16 1/4 by 9 3/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist during his lifetime by the present owner
Exhibited
Madrid, Fundación Caja de Pensiones; Gibellina, Museo Civico di Arte Contemporanea, Mönchengladbach, Städtisches Museum Abteiberg; Tampere, Sara Hildénin Taidemuseo, Joseph Beuys. Dibujos Drawings, October 1985 – November 1986, n.p., no. 72, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly deeper in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Each sheet is hinged verso to the backing mount on the upper two corners.
"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."