MAX PECHSTEIN | Südlicher Ort an der Küste (A Place on the Southern Coast)

Sale: Grisebach, Berlin, 2nd December 2006, lot 208
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is attached to the backing board with tape at each corner and floating in the mount. There is tape along the length of each edge at the verso and the left edge is slightly unevenly cut. The paper surface is gently undulating, consistent with the application of medium. There is a diagonal flattened crease across the upper right corner and there are some further small flattened creases in places, predominantly to the lower left quadrant (approx. 5cm). There is a tiny repaired tear (approx. 2cm long) to the lower part of the left edge. The colours are bright and fresh and this work is in good overall 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."

We are grateful for the assistance of Mrs Julia Pechstein in researching this work.