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Joseph Beuys
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Joseph Beuys
- Das war die Säurgeschichte
- signed, titled and dated 1961 on the reverse
- ink, coloured pencil and collage on paper
- 29.5 by 21cm.; 11 5/8 by 8 1/4 in.
Provenance
Jason McCoy, New York
David Zwirner, New York
Private Collection, Switzerland
David Zwirner, New York
Private Collection, Switzerland
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer and richer and with the paper tone tending more towards cream.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. It is hinged in the upper corners and the paper undulates slightly, most noticeably to the centre of the left edge, with a diagonal crease running approximately 5cm below this. There are a few artists’ pin holes to the centre of the lower left quadrant and some light staining to the upper and bottom left corners which are visible in the catalogue illustration.
"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."