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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
- Tanzkapelle (Dance band)
- signed E. L. Kirchner, dated Dez. 29 and inscribed Herrn Dr. Bauer mit frdl. Dank EL Kirchner (lower centre), signed E. L. Kirchner and dated 04-05 (upper right)
- coloured crayons and black crayon on paper
- 33.5 by 44.5cm., 13 1/8 by 17 1/2 in.
Provenance
Dr. F. Bauer, Davos (a gift from the artist)
Acquired by the late owner by the 1990s
Acquired by the late owner by the 1990s
Exhibited
Bielefeld, Kunsthalle Bielefeld, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner aus Privatbesitz, 1969, no. 31, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at all four corners, and floating in the overmount. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there is some very gentle undulation to parts of the sheet and minor spots of foxing in places. The upper edge is deckled, and there are two minor paper losses to the centre of the lower edge, and two to the left edge. There is a repaired pin-sized loss to the centre of the right edge. There is a minor diagonal crease to the lower left corner. Colours are bright and fresh and overall the work is in 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."
"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."