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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
- Akte auf einem Teppich (G. 448; D. 159)
- woodcut
- image: 225 by 323mm 8 3/4 by 12 3/4 in
- sheet: 234 by 343mm 9 1/8 by 13 1/2 in
The very rare woodcut, 1910, a strong impression showing the grain of the wood, the second state (of three), one of three known impressions cited by Gercken and the only known on this paper, the lower margin trimmed through the signature and inscription, on smooth canary yellow wove paper
Provenance
Ex coll. 'Unverkäuflich E. L. Kirchner' stamp verso (indicating this impression was kept for the artist's personal collection); Ernst Ludwig Kirchner with his estate stamp verso (L1570b), inscribed in ink H 174 I; with R. N. Ketterer, 1963; Ernesto Blohm, Caracas
Exhibited
Lugano, R. N. Ketterer, E. L. Kirchner, 1963, illustrated in the catalogue page 88
Bielefeld, Kunsthalle Bielefeld, Richard Kaselowsky-Haus, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner aus Privatbesitz, 1969, no. 131
Condition
With narrow margins, in good condition apart from two diagonal, flattened creases towards the upper and lower sheet edges, an inconsistency in the paper tone at the upper sheet edge verso (associated with previous adhesive) faintly visible recto, two very small spots of blue ink showing through recto from the ink stamp verso, two small fox marks in the image at right, unframed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Professor Dr. Günther Gercken for his assistance in cataloguing this lot.