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Conrad Felixmüller
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Conrad Felixmüller
- Das Blumenmädchen (The Flowergirl) - recto Huldigung ans Modell (Honouring the Model) - verso
- signed C. Felixmüller and dated 25 (upper left) - recto
signed C. Felixmüller and dated Berlin 1934 (lower left) - verso - oil on canvas
- 80 by 85cm., 31 1/2 by 33 1/2 in.
Provenance
Titus Felixmüller (the artist's son)
Galerie Brockstedt, Hamburg
Sale: Christie's, London, 29th June 1987, lot 38
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 22nd June 2004, lot 178
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Galerie Brockstedt, Hamburg
Sale: Christie's, London, 29th June 1987, lot 38
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 22nd June 2004, lot 178
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Stuttgart, Kunsthaus L. Schaller, Conrad Felixmüller - Sonderausstellung, 1925, no. 22
Wiesbaden, Nassauischer Kunstverein, Neues Museum Wiesbaden, Conrad Felixmüller, 1926, no. 17
Braunschweig, Haus der Gesellschaft der Freunde Junger Kunst, Conrad Felixmüller, 1927, no. 19
Essen, Kunsthallen Hansahaus Essen, Conrad Felixmüller - Sonderausstellung, 1927, no. 8, illustrated in the catalogue
Hamburg, Galerie Brockstedt, Conrad Felixmüller, 1984, no. 13, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Wiesbaden, Nassauischer Kunstverein, Neues Museum Wiesbaden, Conrad Felixmüller, 1926, no. 17
Braunschweig, Haus der Gesellschaft der Freunde Junger Kunst, Conrad Felixmüller, 1927, no. 19
Essen, Kunsthallen Hansahaus Essen, Conrad Felixmüller - Sonderausstellung, 1927, no. 8, illustrated in the catalogue
Hamburg, Galerie Brockstedt, Conrad Felixmüller, 1984, no. 13, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Heinz Spielmann (ed.), Conrad Felixmüller, Monographie und Werkverzeichnis der Gemälde, Cologne, 1996, no. 359, illustrated p. 252 (recto); no. 611, illustrated p. 289 (verso)
Condition
The canvas is not lined. Examination under UV light reveals a few small spots of retouching to the sitter's neck. There are a few strokes of retouching to the background in the upper left quadrant. There are lines of paint shrinkage, predominantly to the yellow sunflowers, all of which are stable. The verso shows a very opaque and discoloured layer of varnish preventing the UV light from fully penetrating, however some degradation of the varnish and possible retouchings are visible along the lower edge. The paint surface on the verso is uneven due to the heavy impasto on the recto. 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."