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Alexej von Jawlensky
Estimate
35,000 - 55,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexej von Jawlensky
- Meditation
- signed with the initials A.J. (lower left) and dated 34 (lower right)
- oil on linen-finish paper laid down on board
- 17.2 by 12.8cm., 6 3/4 by 5in.
Provenance
Lyonel Feininger, Berlin (a gift from the artist on the 24th December 1934)
Marlborough Gallery, London
Private Collection, London (sale: Christie's, London, 26th June 1990, lot 267)
Private Collection, Liechtenstein (purchased at the above sale)
Bequeathed from the above to the present owner in 2008
Marlborough Gallery, London
Private Collection, London (sale: Christie's, London, 26th June 1990, lot 267)
Private Collection, Liechtenstein (purchased at the above sale)
Bequeathed from the above to the present owner in 2008
Literature
Maria Jawlensky, Lucia Pieroni-Jawlensky & Angelica Jawlensky, Alexej von Jawlensky: Catalogue raisonné of the oil paintings 1934-37, London, 1993, vol. III, no. 1552, illustrated in colour p. 103
Condition
Oil on linen-finish paper, laid down on board and floating in the mount. UV examination reveals no signs of retouching. The upper edge is slightly unevenly cut. There are artist's pin holes to the upper two corners. This work is in overall very good condition.
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"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."