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Erich Heckel
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Erich Heckel
- Strand in Ostende (Beach in Ostend)
- signed Heckel and dated Ostende 15 (lower right)
- gouache and wash on paper
- 49.5 by 59.3cm., 19 1/2 by 23 3/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner in 1956
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down, taped to the mount in three places along the upper edge and floating in the mount. The sheet is slightly time stained. There is tape along all four edges to the reverse of the sheet. There are pin holes to the upper corners and to the lower left corner with some associated paper loss to the upper left corner. There is a repaired tear (approx. 5mm long) and a small spot of paper loss to the right part of the upper edge. There are a few spots of foxing in places to the sheet. 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."