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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
- Drei Badende, Moritzburg (G. 449; D. 163)
- woodcut
- image: 300 by 212mm 11 3/4 by 8 3/8 in
- sheet: 336 by 291mm 13 1/4 by 11 1/2 in
The rare woodcut printed in blue, green and black, 1910, the second (final) state, signed in pencil, dated '07', inscribed 'Handdruck', one of seven known impressions cited by Gercken, on fibrous laid paper
Provenance
With Klipstein & Kornfeld 1959; Ernesto Blohm, Caracas
Condition
With margins, the image in good condition, traces of water staining at left and upper sheet edge verso, slight paper discoloration, Japan fibres visible verso associated with removal of hinges and defects along sheet edges including a small split, traces of back-board staining, 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."