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Lovis Corinth
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Lovis Corinth
- Blumen (Flowers)
- signed Lovis Corinth, dated 18 Mai 1923. (lower left)
- gouache on paper
- 48.6 by 61.5cm., 19 1/8 by 24 1/4 in.
Provenance
Erich Josef Goeritz, Berlin (acquired directly from the artist by 1925)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on thick cream wove paper, not laid down. The edges are deckled and the sheet is time stained. There is some shrinkage visible in the thickest areas of the dark blue pigment at the centre of the composition. There are remnants of old framing tape along the verso of the upper edge. The colours are fresh and vibrant and 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."