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Max Pechstein
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Pechstein
- Die Sonne kam wieder (The Sun came back)
- signed HMPechstein and dated 49 (lower right); signed HMPechstein, titled and dated 1949 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 70.3 by 80cm., 27 3/4 by 31 1/2 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Switzerland (acquired directly from the artist in 1952)
Galerie Vömel, Düsseldorf
Acquired from the above by the late owner circa 1977
Galerie Vömel, Düsseldorf
Acquired from the above by the late owner circa 1977
Exhibited
Munich, Haus der Kunst, Große Kunstaustellung München, Sektion Neue Gruppe, 1950, no. 829
Berlin, Hochschule für Bildende Künste, Deutscher Künstlerbund, 1. Ausstellung, 1951, no. 169
Berlin, Hochschule für Bildende Künste, Deutscher Künstlerbund, 1. Ausstellung, 1951, no. 169
Literature
Aya Soika, Max Pechstein: Das Werkverzeichnis der Ölgemälde, Munich, 2011, vol. II, no. 1949/13, illustrated p. 490
Condition
The canvas is not lined and there do not appear to be any signs of retouching visible under UV light. There are some fine lines of craquelure to the more thickly applied pigments, mainly to the white and some tiny fly spots in areas, visible in the catalogue illustration. The canvas undulates slightly towards the centre of the upper edge. Otherwise, this work is in very good original 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."