MAX PECHSTEIN | Weiblicher Akt (Female Nude)

Private Collection, Sweden
Sale: Bukowski Auktioner, Stockholm, 21st November 2017, lot 337
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Executed on cream wove paper, laid down onto a sheet of paper which has been attached to the mount along all four edges, and floating in the over-mount. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there a few spots of foxing in places. There are a couple of small creases to the extreme left and upper edges, some of which might be historic repaired tears (difficult to confirm not being able to view the reverse of the sheet). There is a 9cm-long repaired horizontal scratch to the upper part of the left edge. There is a small stain to the figure's right shoulder, possibly inherent to the artist's process. 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."

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Alexander Pechstein.