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Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
- Wicken am Drahtzaun (Sweet Peas on the Wire Mesh Fence)
- titled and inscribed 5212 on the reverse
- oil on board
- 77.4 by 91cm., 30 1/2 by 36 3/4 in.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Karl & Emy Schmidt-Rottluff Stiftung, Berlin
Galerie Neher, Essen (acquired from the above in 1982)
Achenbach Kunstberatung GmbH, Düsseldorf
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1983
Karl & Emy Schmidt-Rottluff Stiftung, Berlin
Galerie Neher, Essen (acquired from the above in 1982)
Achenbach Kunstberatung GmbH, Düsseldorf
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1983
Condition
The board is stable and examination under UV light reveals no signs of retouching. There are two spots of pigment loss towards the right part of the upper edge. The colours are bright and fresh and this work is in overall very 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."