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Anton Räderscheidt
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Anton Räderscheidt
- Rue d'Alesia
- signed with the artist's initials AR and dated 48 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 80.1 by 60cm., 31 1/2 by 23 5/8 in.
Provenance
Gisele Räderscheidt (the artist's partner)
Hans Frey, Bern
Acquired by the present owner in 1978
Hans Frey, Bern
Acquired by the present owner in 1978
Condition
The canvas is not lined and there do not appear to be any signs of retouching visible under UV light. There are some fine lines of craquelure visible, predominately to the white pigments. There is some frame rubbing at the extreme edges. This work is in overall good condition and could benefit from a light clean.
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"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."
Catalogue Note
Anton Räderscheidt’s œuvre is characterised by its remarkable diversity. The artist was a leading figure of the New Objectivity, he was involved in the local Constructivist and Dada scenes, and he co-founded the artists' Stupid Group in 1920. As such, his art was predominantly figurative until 1957 when he adopted a more abstract style. The present work was executed during a period of intense productivity during which Räderscheidt was evidently beginning his move towards abstraction and enjoying the effects of bold geometric forms.