Lot 354
  • 354

Max Liebermann

Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 USD
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Description

  • Max Liebermann
  • Judengasse in Amsterdam, Uildenburgersteeg Ecke Jodenbreestraat (jewish quarter in amsterdam)
  • Signed M Liebermann (lower right)
  • Oil on board
  • 12 3/8 by 17 1/4 in.
  • 31.6 by 43.9 cm

Provenance

G. A. Sturm, Munich (and sold: Hugo Helbing, Munich, Sammlung G. A. Sturm, October 24, 1911, lot 93)
Sale: Galerie Henneberg, Zurich, October 20-22, 1919, lot 192
Acquired by the grandfather of the present owner in the early 1930s
Thence by descent

Literature

Matthias Eberle, Max Liebermann, 1847-1935, Werkverzeichnis der Gemälde und Ölstudien, 1900-1935, vol. II, Munich, 1996, no. 1905/6, illustrated p. 640 

Condition

The board is stable. There are scattered areas of retouching to the group of figures on the extreme left to cover craquelure, and a 2cm. sq. area of retouching to the right of the central window. All retouching is visible under UV light. 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.