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Kurt Schwitters
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Kurt Schwitters
- Ohne Titel (Hamburger Hochbahn) - Untitled (Hamburg Elevated Train)
- signed Kurt Schwitters (lower left) and dated 1929 (lower right)
- collage on paper on board
- image size: 15.5 by 12.8cm., 6 1/8 by 5in.
- sheet size: 32.5 by 23.8cm., 12 3/4 by 9 1/2 in.
Provenance
Lyonel Feininger, New York (probably acquired by 1956)
Julia Feininger, New York (acquired by 1970)
Private Collection (acquired by 1998)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Julia Feininger, New York (acquired by 1970)
Private Collection (acquired by 1998)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Karin Orchard & Isabel Schulz (eds.), Kurt Schwitters, Catalogue raisonné 1923-36, Hanover, 2003, vol. II, no. 1620, illustrated p. 306
Condition
The board is stable.The collage elements appear to be secure. There are adhesive remnants along the left and right edges and a loss to the upper left corner. There is a small tear to the surface of the board (approx. 5mm long) to the lower part of the left edge. This work is in overall good condition.
"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."