EMIL NOLDE | Kopf eines jungen Südsee-Insulaners (Kopf im Profil nach links) (Head of a Young South Sea Islander (Head in Profile Turned to the Left))

Christoph von Luttitz, Germany
Sale: Christie’s, New York, May 15, 1986, lot 135
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount in all four corners and floating in the mount. The sheet is slightly time stained and the upper, left and right edges of the sheet are deckled. There are a number of flattened creases to the sheet, some of which are inherent to the artist's process. There is a crease, most predominantly of approximately 7cm., running across the upper left corner possibly due to handling. There are further fine creases in places, most notably to the lower right quadrant and there are faint spots of foxing to the sheet. 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."

This work is recorded in the archives of the Ada and Emil Nolde Stiftung.