MAX LIEBERMANN | Straßenszene (Street Scene)

Galerie Klauspeter Westenhoff, Hamburg
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the 1990s

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached at the upper two corners and floating in the mount. The left edge is unevenly cut. There are artist's pinholes to all four corners and to the centre of the upper edge. The sheet is slightly time stained.There are some old tape remnants to the verso of the lower corners. There are also some adhesive residue to the upper right, lower right and lower left corners of the verso. There are some very faint spots of foxing in places. 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.
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The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Dr Margreet Nouwen.