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PAULA MODERSOHN-BECKER | Sitzendes Kind (Bremen 9)
Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Paula Modersohn-Becker
- Sitzendes Kind (Bremen 9)
- drypoint
- plate: 84 by 120mm 3 1/4 by 4 3/4 in
- sheet: 175 by 224mm 6 7/8 by 8 7/8 in
Drypoint printed in sepia, circa 1900-02, signed in pencil by the printer Felsing circa 1913, inscribed 'V. Paula Modersohn-Becker' and signed by the artist's husband O Modersohn, on smooth wove paper
Provenance
Ex coll. Kupferstichkabinett, Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin, 2017 (L. 4958); Kupferstichkabinett der Staatlichen Museen, Berlin, 1936 (similar to L. 1612b)
Condition
With wide margins, in good condition, some minor creasing in the upper sheet corners, a small horizontal area of skinning along the lower right sheet edge, adhesive remains at upper corners and remains of paper tape along three edges verso, 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."