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Bernard Cohen
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Bernard Cohen
- The Day the Berlin Wall Went Up
- signed and dated 1961; also signed, titled and dedicated on the backboard
- charcoal on paper
- 28 by 37.5cm.; 11 by 14¾in.
Provenance
Lord Dufferin
Kasmin Ltd, London
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 22nd March 2012, lot 175, where acquired by the present owner
Kasmin Ltd, London
Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 22nd March 2012, lot 175, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Unexamined out of the frame. The sheet is float mounted and does not appear to be laid down but affixed to the backing card in a few places around the edges. The sheet is very slightly cockled. The upper edge is deckled. The sheet is unevenly cut along the left edge, in keeping with the arti's technique and materials. There is one artist's pinhole visible in the upper left corner. The lower right and upper left corners both display very light creases running horizontally along the sheet. There is a tiny knick to the sheet in the upper right, only visible upon very close inspection.
There are scattered traces of handling marks and studio detritus visible, as well as possible light staining to the sheet. Subject to the above the sheet is in very good overall condition.
The work is floated in a grey and silver moulded frame, held under glass.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."